Everyone know the benefits of almond. This recipe is about a dessert that is made with almonds, a special winter treat. Badam Halwa a delicacy rooted in Pakistani tradition, Badam Halwa is indispensable for celebrations of any kind. It is good to have on normal days too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds, soaked overnight
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
- 3 tbsp ghee
- For the garnish
- 2 to 3 almonds, peeled and sliced
How To Make Badaam Ka Halwa
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the almonds. Leave aside for 5 minutes.
- Drain and remove the skins of the almonds.
- Purée the almonds with 4 tablespoons of milk to a smooth paste in a blender.
- Heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add the almond purée. Cook over a slow flame while stirring continuously till the mixture turns golden brown (approx. 15 minutes).
- Boil together the remaining milk with 4 tablespoons of water, add to the almond mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the sugar and cardamom powder and cook till the sugar has dissolved, while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot, garnished with the almonds.
