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Badam Halwa Recipe, Almond Halwa Recipe
Ravi Sharma

Badam Halwa (Almond Halwa)

Warm, creamy almond dessert. A hug in a bowl, made from slow-cooked almond paste, ghee, and sugar. Pure, cozy indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust to your taste
  • ½ cup ghee clarified butter
  • A generous pinch of saffron strands
  • ¼ cup warm milk for soaking saffron
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A few slivered almonds and pistachios for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons milk powder for extra creaminess Optional

Method
 

Step 1: Soak & Peel
  1. Cover almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. This makes the skins slide right off!
    Soak and Peel Almond Step
Step 2: Make Paste
  1. Blend your peeled almonds with just a little water into a thick, gritty paste.
    Create the Almond Paste Step
Step 3: Saffron Magic
  1. Soak saffron in warm milk. Watch it turn golden and smell amazing.
    Bloom the Saffron Step
Step 4: Cook It Down
  1. Fry the almond paste in ghee, stirring until it’s thick and fragrant.
    Cooking the Halwa Step
Step 5: Finish & Serve
  1. Add sugar and your saffron milk. Cook until it’s a glossy, thick delight. Garnish and enjoy warm
    Finish & Serve Badam Halwa Step

Notes

  • The quality of ghee is the soul of this halwa. Using a good, aromatic homemade or trusted brand of ghee makes all the difference.
  • Stirring constantly is the key to getting the perfect smooth and lump-free texture.