Badam Halwa <3

Okay, so there are some experiments which go great but you know what, that’s not always good! 🏻‍♀️

One of my most favorite sweet (I know I’ve said this about many other things, but THIS is one of THE most favorite, promise ) is the Badam Halwa! It’s delicious and I’ll leave it at that (Waaaay too many adjectives on my mind rn 🤤)!

There are two versions of this sweet- based on texture- a super creamy and smooth one and a slightly coarse one.. Personally, my vote is always for the coarser version as it doesn’t stick to the roof of my mouth! (You’all know what I mean)

With some homemade ghee and little drama with the flowers, From my Kitchen Today (and many days to come ), Badam Halwa 🧡

PS: For this recipe, you have to skin the almonds. If you try making this, save the skin- cos I have a follow up recipe with the almond skin ;) #NoWaste

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Course: Indian Sweet

Difficulty: 🟩🟩🟩⬜️⬜️ Servings: 12-16

Ingredients:

Almonds - 1.5 cups

Sugar - 1 cup

Water - 1 cup

Milk - 1/4 cup

Ghee - 5 Tbsp

Saffron - a few strands

Cardamom - 4 pods

Orange food color - a generous pinch (optional)

Method:

1. Soak the Almonds in hot water for at least an hour

2. Remove the skin from the almonds and dry the skinned almonds to remove excess moisture on a clean towel

3. Powder the almonds to form a coarse mixture and set aside

4. In a small bowl, warm 1/4 cup milk and add saffron strands, cardamom powder and food color (optional) to it. Mix well and set aside

5. Next, in a deep pan, heat 1 cup water and add sugar to it

6. Allow the sugar to dissolve. After about 8-10 mins, the sugar water becomes dense and syrupy

7. At this stage, add the coarse my powdered almond and mix well

8. Add 2 tablespoons of ghee at this stage and on medium heat, cook this mixture, stirring occasionally

9. After about 5-7 mins, add saffron milk to the halwa along with 2 tablespoons of ghee

10. The halwa begins to thicken and separates from the Pan after about 12 mins

11. At this stage, top up with 1 tbsp of ghee and remove from heat. Allow the halwa to completely cool (this makes it set well)

12. Serve the yummy Badam Halwa warm or at room temperature 🧡