Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Badam Ka Halwa (Almond Pudding) (Variation 15)
Chef's Menu Description
A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup almonds
- • 1 cup milk
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/2 cup ghee
- • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the almonds in hot water for 1 hour, then peel the skins.
2
Phase 2
Blend the almonds with the milk into a smooth, fine paste.
3
Phase 3
Cook the paste with the ghee in a heavy pan over medium heat, stirring, until it thickens and darkens.
4
Phase 4
Add the sugar and keep stirring until the halwa absorbs it and turns glossy.
5
Phase 5
Crush the saffron into 1 tbsp warm milk, add with the cardamom powder, and cook 2 more minutes.
6
Phase 6
Serve the halwa warm.