Rich, creamy and delicious, badam barfi is that Indian dessert most people cannot get enough of! Handing a box of almond barfi/ badam cake to loved ones is a tradition in many households during special occasions like Diwali!
The best thing about this dessert is how you can make a huge batch of badam barfi and store them in air-tight storage containers for eating later! Here is a recipe that you can follow to make this decadent barfi!
Health Benefits
Almonds are loaded with antioxidants. Also rich in vitamin E, they are great for skin health.
Ingredients
cup badam / almonds: 3/4
cup hot water: 1
cup sugar: 3/4
cup water: 1/2
tbsp saffron milk: 2
cardamom / elaichi powdered: 4
tbsp ghee / clarified butter: 2
Note: 1 cup = 255 ml
How To Make Badam Barfi Recipe
In a large bowl, soak almonds in hot water for 1 hour.
Peel the almonds skin gently.
Transfer the almonds into a small blender.
Blend almonds in a coarse consistency, like grain flour.
Prepare the sugar syrup by adding ¾ cup sugar and ½ cup water.
Keep stirring on a low flame, continuously.
Boil the sugar syrup until it thickens a little.
Add the almond powder, saffron milk, and cardamom powder.
Stir continuously while keeping the flame low.
Continue to stir until the almond mixture doesn’t stick to the pan.
Transfer it to a plate that’s greased.
Allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.
Cut into square or diamond shape as per your preference.
Tip: You can use edible silver leaf for decoration.
Trivia:
Pickled green almonds is a delicacy that is quite famous in many parts of the world!