Badam Halwa
Dive into the luxurious flavors of Badam Halwa, where creamy almonds meet fragrant cardamom. This classic Indian dessert is a luscious blend of ghee, sugar, and finely ground almonds, simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
- 200 g Almonds blanched and peeled
- 150 g Sugar
- 100 ml Milk
- 75 g Ghee
- 1/2 tsp Saffron Strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- 4-5, Cardamom Pods seeds powdered
Instructions
- Soak the almonds in warm water for 2 hours. Peel the skins off and grind them to a fine paste using a blender or food processor.
- Soak the saffron strands in warm milk and set aside.
- Crush the cardamom pods and extract the seeds. Powder the seeds finely.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the almond paste and sauté until it turns light golden brown and releases a nutty aroma.
- Add sugar and continue to cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens.
- Pour in milk gradually while stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- Stir in the saffron-infused milk and cardamom powder. Cook until the halwa reaches a thick, pudding-like consistency.
- Garnish with sliced almonds and a few strands of saffron.
- Serve hot or warm, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 5gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 2mg
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