Badam Kheer Recipe
The Diwali Special Badam Kheer Recipe is a must-have dessert for your festive celebrations. This rich, creamy, and flavorful almond kheer is an indulgent treat perfect for serving during Diwali. Made with ground almonds, milk, sugar, and a hint of cardamom, this kheer is both easy to prepare and absolutely irresistible.
Equipment
- Blender
- Heavy-bottomed pan
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds (badam), soaked and peeled
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- A pinch of saffron (optional)
- 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds and pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Almond Paste: Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. Peel the skins and blend the almonds into a smooth paste with a little milk.
- Heat the Milk: In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring the milk to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Cook the Kheer: Add the almond paste to the simmering milk and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add Sugar and Flavoring: Stir in sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron (if using). Continue cooking until the kheer thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish with Ghee: Heat ghee in a small pan, fry the sliced almonds and pistachios until golden, and add them as a garnish.
- Serve Warm or Chilled: Let the Badam Kheer cool slightly before serving, or chill in the refrigerator for a cold version.
Notes
- For a smoother kheer, ensure that the almonds are soaked long enough to peel easily. You can also use blanched almonds to save time.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference by adding more or less sugar.
- To make the Badam Kheer more luxurious, add a few drops of rose water or kewra water at the end of the cooking process.
- The consistency of the kheer thickens as it cools down, so you can adjust the amount of milk based on whether you prefer a thick or slightly runny kheer.
- If you prefer a quicker version, you can use almond flour instead of whole almonds. Just whisk the almond flour into the milk directly while simmering.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings, especially during festive occasions like Diwali.
