Badam ka Halwa (Almond Pudding)

Winter is here. In winters, you need warmth and energy to stay healthy, fit and strong. What more can be a good remedy than eating some delicacy to improve your immune :).

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup blanched almonds              
• 1/3 cup milk
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• a few saffron (kesar) strands
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2-3 badam (for garnishing)

To blanch almonds, add almonds to hot water and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard the skin and use as required.

Method:

1. In blender, purée the blanched almonds in a blender along with 2 tablespoons of milk to a smooth paste.
2. Heat the ghee in non-stick kadhai (pan), add almond purée and stir continuously on medium flame till it turns golden brown.
3. Rub the saffron in 1 teaspoon of warm water and keep aside.
4. Boil the milk and add it to the cooking almond mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add the sugar, cardamom powder and cook till the sugar has dissolved while stirring continuously. Add kesar to it.
6. Serve hot, garnished with the sliced almonds.