Badam Halwa Recipe: Rich And Festive Almond Dessert

By Akshara

August 23, 2025

Badam halwa is a traditional Indian sweet made with ground almonds, ghee, sugar, and saffron. It has a soft texture, nutty flavour, and is often served during festivals or special occasions.

Ingredients

1 cup almonds (soaked and peeled) ½ cup ghee 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk ¼ tsp saffron strands soaked in warm milk ½ tsp cardamom powder

Step 1

Grind soaked almonds into a coarse paste using milk.

Step 2

Heat ghee in a heavy pan, add the almond paste, and stir continuously on low flame.

Step 3

Add sugar, remaining milk, and saffron milk. Keep stirring until it thickens.

Step 4

Cook until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. Add cardamom powder and serve warm.