Badaam Ka Halwa (Indian Almond delight)
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb Almonds badaam, blanched, chopped
- 7 oz Ghee
- 7 floz Milk
- 1 lb Sugar
- 1 tsp Green cardamom choti elaichi powder
- a few strands Saffron kesar
- Silver leaf varq, optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, grind the almonds with a little milk to make a fine paste.
- Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the almond paste and cook on medium heat until light golden.
- Add milk and sugar, continue to cook for 10 - 15 minutes more till the moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes thick. Remove from heat. Add green cardamom powder and saffron.
- To serve cold, spread on a greased tray, cut into small squares and decorate with silver leaf. To serve hot, ladle individual portions on to dessert plates and decorate with silver leaf.
Calories: 812 kcal
Carbohydrates: 72 g
Protein: 14 g
Fat: 56g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Sodium: 13 mg
Potassium: 478 mg
Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 60 g
Vitamin A: 43 IU
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Calcium: 195 mg
Iron: 2 mg