Badam Kheer (Almond Pudding)

Name: Badam Kheer (Almond Pudding)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup almonds, blanched and peeled; 5 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 -3 green cardamoms, husk removed and seeds crushed; 1 teaspoon saffron

Submitted by Nabiha

"When I host a dinner party and have slaved over the starter, main course and side dish, the last thing I want to do is spend more than an hour preparing dessert. This kheer is one of those Indian desserts that aren't too time consuming to prepare, yet are an elegant way to end a meal."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 5
Serves:: 5-6

ingredients

1 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
5 cups milk
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 -3 green cardamoms, husk removed and seeds crushed
1 teaspoon saffron

directions

Shred 1/4 almonds into thin strips (optional) and grind the rest into a smooth paste using some of the milk.
Bring the rest of the milk to a boil and simmer till 2/3 of the volume remains.
Add the almond paste, sugar, cardamom powder and saffron. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to serving dish and chill.
Garnish with some of the shredded almond strips and serve.