Badam Halwa: Here’s How To Make A Rich Dessert With Almonds

By Garima Johar

October 11, 2025

The festive season is around the corner and nothing beats a rich bowl of halwa. Made with almonds, ghee, milk, and sugar, here is a recipe to make badam at halwa at home and impress your guests.

Ingredients

1 cup almonds, peeled 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder Ghee for greasing

Step 1

Grind the soaked and peeled almonds into a fine powder.

Step 2

Add a few drops of water and some ghee to make a thick paste. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat some milk in a pan. Add sugar and simmer till it dissolves.

Step 4

Add the almond paste and stir till the mixture thickens. Stir in cardamom powder.

Step 5

Transfer the badam halwa into a bowl, let it cool, and serve.