Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Badam Ka Halwa (Almond Pudding) (Variation 17)
Chef's Menu Description
A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- • 1 kg red carrots, grated
- • 1 litre full-fat milk
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup ghee
- • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 2 tbsp chopped almonds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wash and finely grate the carrots.
2
Phase 2
Cook the carrots with the milk in a heavy kadhai over medium heat, stirring often, until the milk is fully absorbed.
3
Phase 3
Add the sugar and cook until the moisture evaporates.
4
Phase 4
Add the ghee and roast the halwa, stirring, until it glossy and leaves the sides of the pan.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cardamom powder, top with almonds, and serve warm.