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Badam Halwa is a rich and classic Indian dessert prepared with almonds, sugar and ghee. It can be prepared for any occasions or festivals like Diwali, holi, Navratri etc.
- 1/2 cup Almonds (Badam)
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Ghee (in Chittiās recipe, it was 1/2 cup ghee)
- 4 strands Saffron (soak it in a tbsp of milk)
- 1 pinch Kesari color (optional)
- 2 tsp Ghee (for adding in the end)
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Soak almonds overnight and peel the skin. Alternatively you can boil them in hot water for a few minutes and peel the skin.
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Grind almonds with 1/4 cup of milk to a smooth paste.
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Melt ghee in a kadai and keep the ghee aside. In the same kadai (as it is coated with ghee, it will prevent the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pan) bring 1/4 cup of water to boil, switch off the flame, add sugar and let the sugar dissolve completely.
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Now add the badam paste, remaining milk, kesari color, saffron and cook on medium flame stirring continuously.
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Once it starts thickening and the sides start getting a little dry and flaky, add all the ghee except 2 tsp and cook stirring continuously on low flame.
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The ghee will be completely absorbed and the halwa will start leaving the sides of the pan.
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Now switch off the flame, add the remaining 2 tsp of ghee and stir for about 3-4 minutes.(this makes the halwa softer when it sets)
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Soft and silky badam halwa is ready to be served.
Watch the Video of Badam Halwa
Preparation
Grind almonds with 1/4 cup of milk to a smooth paste.
Method
Melt ghee in a kadai and keep the ghee aside. (remove it in a vessel and keep it aside)
In the same kadai (as it is coated with ghee, it will prevent the halwa from sticking to the bottom of the pan) bring 1/4 cup of water to boil, switch off the flame, add sugar and let the sugar dissolve completely.
Now add the badam paste, remaining milk, kesari color, saffron and cook on medium flame stirring continuously.
Once it cools the halwa will thicken. The badam halwa turned out very soft and yummy and we all loved it very much.
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yummy n flavorful halwa!
super tasty desert u got there..just loving it:0
Yummy padhu…love the presentation..
wow, drooling š
Love badam halwa to the core.. looks so delicious…
Who can resist this super yummy halwa…
yummy.. i thought to make this weekend.. lovely recipe
So soft & yummmyyyy!!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Rich and yummy halwa.. Nice presentation
Super tempting and rich halwa.
tht's looks so tempting …yum
Very tempting halwa. Love the color !!
wow delicious recipe,super tempting…
Wish to finish that whole bowl,yummy halwa.
Looks awesome. I like the step wise presentation.
Wow!!! Mouth watering. Wud like to have some…
Looks so yum n perfect …wish I can have this
I love badam and all dishes with badam.
Great akka looking delicious..mmmmmhmmm
Akka can I do this without saffron.I dnt have here.
Regards,
Mymoon
Good sweet
I tried this dish at home. It came out so well. Only thing I forgot was to use boiled water in the first stage. Instead I used milk. It tasted delicious . Thank you š
I tried this ,came out really well.Thanks padhu for sharing this,waiting for more recipes from you…..
My first attempt at a south indian dessert and turned out to be wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!
Tried this today… Came out very well… Yummy… Thanks for sharing…
Hello, can you tell me how long I can keep this? Thanks. Ganesh
Hi padhu! I am a silent follower of ur recipes.. today i tried ur badam halwa for guests.. really it turned out well n yummy which my guest loved it ..thanks…pls keep ur gud work..
Followed the recipe to a "T" came out very well. Thank you! Just wondered if I use palm sugar instead of refined sugar will the result be the same?
Yes, you can use palm sugar or raw cane sugar but I have yet to try it. You can try it in less quantity using palm sugar.
Hey my halwa is way to sweet…is there anything I can do to make it less sweet. .thanks in advance
I tried this halwa today.it came out nice n yummy.pls try with palm sugar n let us know
Hi Padhu, how long will it keep in an airtight jar without refrigeration?
I tried this recipe and it came out very well. Thank you for the simple and clear steps. I am a fan of padhuskitchen.
Tried on navratri day..came out well..thanks padhu ur ur recipes are as simple as ur name..easy to remember too
Delicioso…..
Hi padhu thank you for your receipe. Your receipe has given me a confidence in cooking when all told that cooking won’t come for me..
But I have a doubt in badham halwa you have mentioned as 1/2cup of milk in ingredients but in method you ask to grind almonds with 1/4 cup of milk and then ask us to add remaining milk.. can you tell me the exact milk volume.. becz your volume measurement is the seceret for good cooking
Thank u
Yes, correct only. Total milk – only 1/2 cup
Regarding ghee – I have added only 1/4 cup ghee but my chithi’s original recipe has 1/2 cup ghee. It is your preference.
Can you please tell me the shelf life of this Halwa
It keeps well for 10-15 days in the refrigerator.
Hi Padhu,
Prepared this for my Hubby’s bday, today. He couldn’t stop with a single scoop. Delicious. Thanks to you and your Chithi too!