Badam Halwa with Almond Flour
Badam halwa, an almond-based Indian pudding, is enhanced with the flavours of saffron and cardamom. This is an instant version of badam halwa recipe made with almond flour. With a single pan, basic pantry essentials, and less than 30 minutes, you're ready to go.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 556kcal
Equipment
- 1 Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 1 Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Ghee
- 1 Teaspoon Crushed Cardamom
- 6-7 strands Saffron
- 12 Almonds chopped
- 7 Cashews chopped
Instructions
- Soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk in a small bowl.6-7 strands Saffron
- Melt ghee in a thick-bottomed pan over medium heat.4 Tablespoons Ghee
- Stir in almond flour and roast it for 5-8 minutes while stirring constantly until it releases a delicious aroma.1 Cup Almond Flour
- Decrease the heat to the lowest setting and gradually add milk while stirring with a spoon.1 Cup Milk
- Now increase the heat to medium and cook the mixture for about 5-6 minutes on medium heat while stirring regularly until it starts to thicken.
- Mix in brown sugar, stir thoroughly and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly until the halwa thickens and has the consistency of pudding.¾ Cup Brown Sugar
- Now stir in soaked saffron milk, 1 teaspoon cardamom powder, almonds, cashews and stir well and switch the heat off.1 Teaspoon Crushed Cardamom, 12 Almonds, 7 Cashews
- Serve the delicious badam ka halwa hot.
Notes
The cooking time may vary depending on the burner type and settings.
To avoid flour from sticking to the base of the pan, keep stirring while roasting it.
Do not over roast flour as the burnt smell ruins the halwa.
When pouring milk, be cautious as it tends to splatter.
To get the best taste and aroma, make sure to use freshly ground cardamom powder.
Keep an eye on halwa's consistency while cooking, as it thickens even more upon cooling.
You can serve badam halwa either hot or at room temperature.
To achieve the perfect badam halwa for my family, I use 1 cup almond flour, 1 cup milk, and 3/4 cup sugar. But, adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 3mg
