Badam Halwa (or) Almond Halwa

Badam halwa is a very popular sweet and tastes delicious.

Preparation time : 30 mins approx
Makes : 1 cup / Serves : 3

Ingredients :

Almonds / Badam : 1 cup
Sugar : 1 cup
Milk : 1/4 cup approx
Saffron : few strands
Ghee : 2 tbsp


Method :

Soak almonds for 2 to 3 hours.
(If you are in a hurry soak them in warm water for less time)

Peel the skin. As you soaked them the skin will come out easily.

Blend peeled almonds and milk together in a blender.
(Milk should be enough to cover them)
Blend them it into a little coarse paste.
Take a pan , heat it.
Add ghee, as ghee melts add badam paste and give it a quick stir.
Add sugar.
Constantly stir the mixture as it can stick and burn from bottom.
Add saffron and constantly stir as it boils from bottom.
Add 2 tbsp of ghee while it is boiling.
Constant stirring is must till ghee starts oozing out.
Once halwa separates out ghee it is ready.
Take it into a bowl.
Enjoy your dish :)
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