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Dessert · Bahrain Recipe

Badam Halwa (Pudding)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups ghee
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • A few strands saffron
  • 4 teaspoons pistachios

Directions

  1. Soak almonds in water overnight.
  2. Peel skin off almonds and blend coarsely without adding any water.
  3. Heat oil and add powdered almonds.
  4. Fry until they’re golden brown in color.
  5. Stir in the milk and sugar and boil the milk.
  6. Reduce heat and cook until the milk reduces to half.
  7. Decorate with saffron and pistachio slices