Badam Halwa.....:) yummm When I think the first thing that comes to my mind is the badam halwa served at lunch on the day of the wedding. When I close my eyes, I can still feel the coarse texture and the melt-in-the-mouth consistency of the halwa. It was a delicacy in those days, eagerly awaited whenever we attended a wedding—along with my other favorite, cassatta ice cream. Now, let’s learn how to make that nostalgic Badam Halwa. You will need a few simple ingredients Almond flour - 2 cups Sweetened condensed milk - 1 cup Sugar - 1/2 cup [This is mildly sweet; add up to ¾ cup more if you prefer extra sweetness] Saffron strands - a few soaked in 1 tbsp of warm milk Clarified butter / Ghee - 4 tbsp Method In a thick-bottomed wide pan, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and lightly roast the almond flour over a low flame. Add the sugar, condensed milk, and saffron milk to the roasted almond flour. The mixture will thicken very quickly, as we are using condensed milk instead of regula...
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