South Asia — Muslim traditions
Badam Halwa (Almond Halwa)
A South Asian halwa made with almonds and ghee, simmered on the stove.
35 min · Serves 4 · Easy
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Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · 35 min total
- easy
- 1
Soak the almonds overnite and peel the skin of badam and keep aside. Grind the almonds in the grinder into a thick paste by adding little water to the consistency of a dough(dont add too much water coz it will take long time to cook).
- 2
Take heavy bottomed vessel and heat ghee. Then put the almond paste into the ghee and cook on a medium flame for 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Then add sugar to the paste and mix it well. Simmer the flame and cook for 20-25 mins(cook on low heat).
- 4
Have to get the consistency of halwa where the mixture should not stick to the vessel. Serve hot or cold as required.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



