BADAM KA HALWA
An all time favourite of my husband as well as me.. and probably of loads of others..!! :)
This sweet is very good for health during winters!!
Ingredients:

• Almonds/Badam- 1/2 kg
• Milk- 1/2 kg
• Sugar- 400 gms
• Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp
• Ghee- 300 gm
• Saffron- 6 strands (optional)

Method:

• Soak the almonds overnight, next morning drain and remove the skin of the almonds.
• Puree the almonds with little milk into a smooth paste using a mixer.
• Heat ghee in a non stick kadhai and add the almond puree.
• Cook over low flame and keep stirring for 25 minutes till it turns light brown.
• Add the milk and saute for another 15-20 minutes.
• Add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron till the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
• Serve hot, garnished with almond pieces or silver foil.

Note- This halwa can be cooled and kept in the refrigerator for upto one month in an air tight container. Then it can be microwaved every time you want to eat.. :)

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