Diwali Special Recipe By Chef Thayanithy Tamilarasu Executive Sous Chef, Signature Club Resort

KESAR BADAM HALWA

A classical rich dessert perfect for this festive season

Cook Time: 10 mins

Prep Time: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Almond – 500 gms
• Milk – 1 ltr
• Sugar – 100 gms
• Ghee – 100 ml
• Saffron strands – a pinch for garnish

Method:

• In a bowl of water add almonds and soak overnight.
• Drain the water and peel the skin of the almonds.
• In a blender, add milk and almonds and blend till smooth.
• Soak saffron strands in hot milk and keep aside.
• Place a thick bottomed nonstick pan on medium flame and add 100 ml of ghee.
• v Add in the almond mixture and stir for 5 minutes on low flame.
• v Add sugar and stir well for another 5 minutes.
• v Add saffron soaked milk to the mix and keep stirring.
• v Cook the halwa by stirring until it turns into a thick mixture.
• v Serve warm or chilled.

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