Royal Almond Badam HalwaVeg
Indulge in the rich, velvety taste of this traditional Indian dessert. This authentic Badam Halwa is a naturally gluten-free treat made with soaked, coarsely ground almonds sautéed in pure ghee and simmered with aromatic milk, sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Perfectly glossy and melt-in-the-mouth, this royal mithai is the ultimate centerpiece for festivals and celebrations, offering a comforting warmth and luxurious flavor profile in every spoonful.
Ingredients
1 cup Almonds (soaked & peeled)
3 cups Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 cups Milk
3 cup Sugar
1 tsp Cardamom Powder
3 tbsp Saffron Milk
as needed Almond (sliced)
as needed Pistachio (sliced)
Instructions
1
Soak the almonds overnight. After peeling, dry them thoroughly to remove any moisture.
2
Grind the almonds coarsely; avoid turning them into a fine paste.
3
Heat ghee in a pan and add the ground almonds. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until they turn brown and aromatic.
4
In a separate pan, boil the milk. Add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron-infused milk to it, simmering until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5
Pour the prepared milk mixture into the roasted almond paste.
6
Continue to cook on a low flame, stirring continuously until the halwa thickens and the ghee begins to separate and rise to the top.
7
Garnish with sliced almonds and pistachios before serving warm.
