Ingredients:
- 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp sugar or to taste
- 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
- 3 tbsp ghee
- A pinch of saffron
Steps:
Purée the blanched almonds with 4 tbsp of milk to a smooth paste in a blender.
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add the almond purée. Cook over a slow flame while stirring continuously till the mixture turns golden brown (approx. 15 min).
Add the remaining milk to the mixture and cook for 2 to 3 min.
Add the sugar and cardamom powder and cook till the sugar is dissolved, while stirring continuously. Add saffron and stir continuously till thick.
Garnish with almonds and serve hot.
“Treat your friends and family with this mouthwatering halwa”