Badam (Almond) Halwa

Badam (almond) halwa is a popular Indian sweet. The traditional way to make this sweet is to soak almonds, skin them, grind to paste and cook on low heat for a long time. You can also use almond flour to make the halwa. All you need for this sweet is almond flour, sugar, ghee, saffron soaked in milk.

Ingredients:

1 cup almond meal

3/4 cup sugar

3 Tablespoons ghee

1/4 cup warm milk

1 pinch saffron 

Method:

1. Soak saffron in 1/4 cup of warm milk. Set aside.

                                                             

2. Heat 2 Tablespoons ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Add almond flour and roast on medium low heat for 2 minutes.   

                                                              

3. Add the saffron milk and sugar to the pan. Stir in 1/2 cup water. Cook on low flame. Cook until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, into a ball, adding 2 Tablespoons ghee in-between. Cook for about  8-10 minutes. 

                                       

To check for doneness of the halwa, take a little between your fingers and roll into a soft ball. It should no stick to your fingers. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl. Serve warm or at room temperature.