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South Indian Badam Halwa
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱20 minsPrep Time
🔥30 minsCook Time
⏰50 minsTotal Time
👥8Serves
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Blanched almond paste cooked with milk, sugar and ghee until glossy — badam halwa in small festive scoops.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Blend blanched almonds with milk to a fine paste.
2
Cook paste with sugar, stirring, adding ghee gradually until it leaves the pan.
3
Finish with saffron and cardamom.
Nutrition per serving
220kcal
Protein5g
Carbohydrates20g
Fat14g
Fibre2g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Almond protein and fats in a celebratory sweet — keep scoops small and ghee on the lower end.
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Pro Tips
- →Low flame, constant stir.
- →Paste must be smooth.
- →Serve warm.
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Variations
- 1Part cashew.
- 2Jaggery version carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blend longer; soak almonds well.
Fridge 3–4 days; rewarm with a splash of milk.
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