Badam Halwa

Ingredients for Badam Halwa

• 1 cup Almonds (Badam)
• 3 cup Sugar
• 1 1/2 cup Ghee
• 1 tblsp Cashew nuts
• a large pinch Kesari Powder
• 1/4 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
• little Saffron Strands for garnish

How to make Badam Halwa

• Soak the almonds for an hour and peel.
• Grind to a smooth paste with milk.
• Add a little water and mix well, ensuring no lumps remain.
• Heat little ghee in pan.
• Fry the cashew nuts for a minute and remove.
• Add water to sugar and bring to a boil till it reaches a one string consistency.
• Reduce flame and add the almond paste.
• Keep stirring regularly.
• Add the remaining ghee slowly and stir.
• Add kesari powder and mix well.
• When the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan and the texture is smooth, remove from flame.
• Add cardamom powder and mix.
• Garnish with cashew nuts and saffron strands.