Badam Halwa

Ingredients

Almonds

1 cup, soaked and peeled

Ghee

1/4 cup

Sugar

1/2 cup (adjust to taste)

Milk

1 cup

Saffron strands

a pinch

Cardamom powder

1/2 teaspoon

Rose water

1 tablespoon

Cashews

2 tablespoons, chopped

Pistachios

2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

1. Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. Peel off the skin and grind them into a smooth paste, adding a little water if necessary.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat the ghee over medium heat until melted.
3. Add the almond paste to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid sticking.
4. Stir in the sugar and continue to mix until it dissolves completely.
5. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
6. Add the saffron strands and cardamom powder, mixing well to incorporate.
7. Continue cooking until the halwa reaches a fudgy consistency and leaves the sides of the pan.
8. Fold in the chopped cashews and pistachios, stirring until evenly distributed.
9. Finally, add the rose water, giving it a final stir to enhance the flavor.
10. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm or chilled, garnished with additional chopped nuts.