5-Minute Microwave Badam Halwa
5-Minute Microwave Badam Halwa
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled almonds
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee
- few saffron strands
For Garnish
- as needed almonds, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Combine the peeled almonds and milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. This may take a minute or two, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the ghee. Then, add the prepared almond paste, granulated sugar, and saffron strands to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until well combined and the sugar is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Microwave the mixture for 1 minute. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and mix the contents well, ensuring no part is sticking to the bottom or sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Return the bowl to the microwave and microwave for another 1 minute. Remove and mix well again.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Repeat the microwaving and mixing steps (1 minute each) three more times, for a total of 5 minutes of microwaving with mixing in between each minute. The halwa is ready when it thickens, comes together, and starts to leave the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve the warm Badam Halwa garnished with sliced almonds.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
5-Minute Microwave Badam Halwa
- 1 cup peeled almonds
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ghee
- few saffron strands
For Garnish
- as needed almonds, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Combine the peeled almonds and milk in a blender or food processor. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. This may take a minute or two, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the ghee. Then, add the prepared almond paste, granulated sugar, and saffron strands to the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until well combined and the sugar is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Microwave the mixture for 1 minute. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and mix the contents well, ensuring no part is sticking to the bottom or sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Return the bowl to the microwave and microwave for another 1 minute. Remove and mix well again.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Repeat the microwaving and mixing steps (1 minute each) three more times, for a total of 5 minutes of microwaving with mixing in between each minute. The halwa is ready when it thickens, comes together, and starts to leave the sides of the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve the warm Badam Halwa garnished with sliced almonds.
⏱️ 1 min