Low Fat Badam Halwa
Indulge guilt-free with this delectable Low Fat Badam Halwa, a healthier spin on the traditional Indian dessert. Made with nutrient-rich almonds, skim milk, and sweetened naturally with honey, this halwa delivers the creamy richness you love without the extra calories. Featuring aromatic cardamom, a touch of saffron, and a hint of ghee for authentic flavor, it's a lighter choice that doesn’t sacrifice taste. Perfect for festive occasions or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, this recipe is quick to prepare in under an hour and serves four generous portions. Garnished with sliced almonds for an irresistible crunch, this warm, low-fat almond halwa is a must-try dessert for health-conscious food lovers searching for wholesome indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams almonds
- 200 milliliters skim milk
- 100 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 pinch saffron
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
Instructions
Soak the almonds in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and remove the skins.
Grind the peeled almonds with 100 ml water to make a smooth paste.
In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over medium heat.
Add the almond paste to the pan and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring continuously until the paste thickens.
Slowly pour the skim milk into the almond paste, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the honey and continue stirring for another 10 minutes until the mixture thickens to a halwa consistency.
Mix in the cardamom powder and saffron, and continue to cook for 5 more minutes until the saffron releases its color and aroma.
Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.
Serve the Badam Halwa warm and enjoy the low-fat treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1052 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 92 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
