Almond Halwa or Badam ka Halwa
A rich and creamy Almond Halwa or Badam ka Halwa is a must-have dessert for the festive season and celebrations! This moist and decadent Indian dessert is made with soaked almonds, mawa (milk solids), and sugar. Easy-to-make, sinfully delicious and addicting!
Servings: 4 SERVINGS
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almonds
- ¾ cup Superfine Sugar
- ¼ cup Mawa
- 2½ tablespoons Ghee
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- ¼ cup Milk (to grind Almonds)
- Few strands of Saffron
- 3 tablespoons Milk (to soak saffron)
Instructions
- Soak almonds for 3-4 hours or overnight. Drain water from the almonds, pat them dry and remove their skin.
- Transfer almonds and milk to a blender.
- Grind them to a fine paste.
- Check almond paste by taking some in your finger - it should be very fine and not grainy.
- Meanwhile soak saffron in 3 tablespoon of warm milk.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- Add almond paste and cook on a medium low flame stirring continuously.
- After 10 minutes almond paste will become thick.
- Add mawa...
- Add cardamom powder...
- Add sugar..
- Add saffron infused milk..
- And mix until well blended. Cook for another 10 minutes on low flame until halwa becomes thick.
- Garnish with nuts and enjoy!!
Nutrition
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg