Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Badam Ka Halwa (Almond Pudding) (Variation 7)
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 besan (gram flour)
- • 1/2 cup ghee, divided
- • 3/4 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup milk
- • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- • 1 tbsp pistachios, slivered
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the besan with 2 tablespoons of the ghee and the milk to form moist crumbs, rest for 20 minutes, then sieve to a grainy mixture.
2
Phase 2
Cook the crumbs in a kadhai on low heat with a little more ghee until lightly golden and aromatic; do not brown.
3
Phase 3
Boil the sugar with 1/2 cup water to a one-string consistency and stir in the cardamom powder.
4
Phase 4
Add the roasted besan to the syrup and stir vigorously over low heat until it thickens and turns glossy.
5
Phase 5
Spread the mixture in a greased tray, press the nuts on top, and let it cool completely before cutting into squares.