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Badam Ka Halwa Punjabi

Badam Ka Halwa Punjabi

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Badam Ka Halwa Punjabi is a royal and incredibly nutritious dessert that represents the height of luxury in North Indian culinary tradition. This recipe features a rich paste of blanched almonds slow-cooked in pure desi ghee and whole milk, flavored with saffron and green cardamom. The texture is uniquely grainy yet buttery soft, offering a magnifique explosion of nutty flavors in every bite. It is traditionally prepared during winters or for special celebrations like weddings to provide strength and warmth. Infused with pure saffron, it reaches a delicate professional golden-yellow hue that is visually stunning. Best served warm in small portions, as it is extremely dense and professional-grade rich.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyHard
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Ingredients

2 cups Whole Almonds, soaked
1/2 cup Ghee
3/4 cup Sugar
1.5 cups Whole Milk
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
10-12 Saffron strands
1 tbsp Chopped pistachios
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Blanching and peeling the almonds is mandatory; it removes the bitter skin and ensures a professional-grade creamy color.
  • Maintaining a coarse texture for the almond paste is the secret to achieving the authentic professional-grade 'Badam Halwa' bite.
  • Always use pure saffron for high-end results; it provides a natural professional-grade fragrance that artificial colors cannot replicate.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 small bowl (100g))

Calories

480 kcal

Protein

12g

Fat

34g

Carbs

28g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.