“A handful of almonds
a day is a quick way to stay healthy”
Almonds are rich in vitamin E,Calcium,magnesium
and potassium.Additionally, almonds are a significant source of protein and
fiber,while being naturally low in sugar.
Badam(Almond) Halwa recipe is a rich and
delicious halwa ,prepared with Almonds,Milk and sugar.First
time i made it for diwali two years before.After blogging, I was eagerly
waiting for a very special day to make this delicious halwa and i prepared last
weak.Yes....! that was my wedding anniversary,what else the very spl day in women’s
life......Every year, i planned for many surprises to make him happy on that
day.This year my only focus was to prepare that delicious halwa.It tastes heavenly
Mmmmm....I shared and njoy with my friends too....
That’s it : Soak/Grind Almonds – Blend with Milk/Sugar – Simmer Cook
Peeling Time : 30
mins Cooking Time : 30
mins
Serves : 5 Persons
Ingredients :
Almonds
|
1 Cup
|
Milk
|
½ Cup
|
Water
|
1 Cup
|
Sugar
|
1 ½ Cup
|
Saffron / Cardamom
|
8 strands /
½ tsp
|
Ghee
|
½ Cup
|
Procedure :
- Soak almods for 2 hrs Or Soak in hot water for 10 mins.Peel off the skin.(peeling takes 30 mins for me)
- Keep ready the boiled milk.Grind almonds with ¼ Cup of milk until smooth paste. (if you need, add little water)
- Soak saffron strands in luke-warm milk.keep aside.

1.Heat a heavy
bottomed pan,add water ,sugar ,after it dissolves,add almond paste and stir
well continuously to avoid lumps.
2.After it blends with sugar syrup ,add
saffron milk and mix well.Simmer the flame to medium.
3.After 5mins,it starts to thickens and it
will splutter ,now add two tbsp of ghee at regular intervals and keep stirring
to avoid stickyness.
4.After 4 mins,spluttering stops and it
absorbs all the ghee and start leaving the sides of the pan.After a min, switch
off the flame.
Transfer it to the ghee greased bowl.
Delicious Badam Halwa is ready....!
Serve hot or chill.
Notes:
1.You can refrigerate
it for 5 days in air-tight container(after cool down).
2.You can add
condensed milk 5 tbsp instead milk.
3.You can add
cardamom powder instead saffron.
4.You can also add a
pinch of yellow food-color with saffron milk to get yellowish texture.
5.After cooling down it thickens.
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