Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Badam Ka Halwa (Almond Pudding) (Variation 9)
Chef's Menu Description
A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups pistachios, blanched and peeled
- • 1/2 cup sugar
- • 1/4 cup water
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 1 tbsp sliced almonds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blanch the pistachios in hot water, peel them, and grind to a coarse, slightly moist powder.
2
Phase 2
Cook the sugar and water to a one-string consistency.
3
Phase 3
Add the ground pistachios and ghee to the syrup and stir on low heat until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
4
Phase 4
Press the mixture into a greased tray, smooth the top, and press the almonds on.
5
Phase 5
Cool completely and cut into neat diamond pieces.