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Quick badam ka halwa is a sweet ready in just 9 minutes and so tatsy that it’s very difficult to resist. All you need to make this Indian mithai is 4 ingredients. Learn how to make badam halwa recipe in a step-by-step fashion.

Unlike the traditional badam halwa, this instant almond halwa recipe doesn’t call for soaking almonds and so it is quick. Just grind the almonds till coarse, sauté in small quantities of ghee and then cook it with milk and sugar till you get the halwa-like consistency. To make quick almond sheera more flavourful you can add ¼ teaspoon of cardamom powder to it.

What you need to be careful while making this badam halwa recipe is to sauté almonds in ghee on a slow flame. This is to ensure that almonds do not burn and get cooked uniformly. Secondly do not overcook after adding sugar, else the quick badam ka halwa might turn chewy.

To make quick almond sheera more richer in taste, at the end after the sugar has melted you can add 1 to 2 tbsp of malai. Do not make use of fresh cream for this recipe. Use only the malai formed as a layer on milk which we usually trim off to make homemade butter and ghee.

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Quick Badam ka Halwa recipe - How to make Quick Badam ka Halwa

For Quick Badam ka Halwa
1 cup almonds (badam)
2 tsp ghee
1 cup milk
2 1/2 tbsp sugar

Method
For quick badam ka halwa

To make quick badam ka halwa, blend the almonds in a mixer to a coarse powder and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the coarsely powdered almonds and sauté on a slow flame for 3 minutes.
Add milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add sugar and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Serve the quick badam ka halwa immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per bbsp

Energy	57 cal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbohydrates	3.5 g
Fiber	0.6 g
Fat	4.1 g
Cholesterol	1.6 mg
Sodium	1.9 mg

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Quick Indian sweets

Indian sweets are the most tempting. They are so rich and luscious that they are difficult to resist. If you like quick badam ka halwa recipe, then also try other instant Indian mithais like:
• Quick churma ladoos

• Quick rose sandesh

• Quick rabri

Benefits of Quick Badam ka Halwa

Quick Badama a Halwa is an energy and protein dense delicacy which can be enjoyed by people of all ages – be it kids or adults or senior citizens.
Each tbsp. of this Almond Halwa lends around 1.5 g of protein.
Calcium and phposphorus are 2 other key nutrients which this halwa is rich in. Both these are necessary to maintain bone strength.
Almonds are also rich in vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation in the body and keep your heart healthy.

Some amount of sugar has been added in this halwa, but the quantity is much less as compared to other sugar laden foods like cakes, muffins etc. Do not worry that small quantity of sugar is yet perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Remember not to go overboard with this halwa. 1 to 2 tbsp is the suggested serving size.

To make quick badam ka halwa

To make quick badam ka halwa, first choose good quality almonds. You can use almond halves as well, since these almonds have to be blended only. Look for almonds that are uniform in color and not limp or shriveled. In addition, smell the almonds. They should smell sweet and nutty; if their odor is sharp or bitter, they are rancid. Read All about Almonds.
Place the almonds in mixer jar.
Blend the almonds into a coarse powder. Remember that coarse texture is the basis of almond halwa. A fine mixture of almonds would give a smooth finish like sheera. Keep the coarsely blended almonds aside.

Now to make instant almond halwa, heat ghee in a broad non-stick pan. Do not add too much ghee like many other Indian mithais. You might land up into a chewy halwa.
Once the ghee is hot, add the blended almonds.
Sauté them on a slow flame for 3 minutes. Slow flame is extremely necessary to uniformly cook the almonds without burning them. The almond powder will turn light brown in colour upon sautéing
Add milk to the pan.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. The mixture of badam halwa recipe will lose all the water and turn smooth. It will yet be slightly runny and not completely lumpy.

At this stage, add the sugar.
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring continuously. The sugar should completely melt and the badam halwa will start leaving the sides of the pan and turn into a lump. Also the halwa will be a more deeper brown in colour. This is an indication that the quick badam ka halwa is ready.
Instant almond halwa with 4 ingredients is ready in 9 minutes. Garnish it with almond slivers if you wish to. Serve it immediately.
If you like quick badam ka halwa, also try other quick Indian mithais like quick rice kheer, quick shrikhand and quick kalakand.