Low Sodium Badam Halwa
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Low Sodium Badam Halwa, a guilt-free twist on the traditional Indian dessert. This luxurious treat features blanched almonds blended into a silky paste and cooked to perfection with ghee, milk, and a delicate infusion of saffron and cardamom. With reduced sodium and a focus on wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for celebrating special occasions or satisfying your sweet tooth one spoonful at a time. Its golden color, nutty aroma, and melt-in-your-mouth texture make it irresistible. Garnished with sliced almonds, this wholesome dessert can be served warm or at room temperature—ideal for sharing with loved ones. Ready in under an hour, this low-sodium Badam Halwa is a feast for all your senses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 0.5 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Saffron strands
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Almond slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Soak the almonds in hot water for about 30 minutes to soften the skins.
After soaking, peel the skins off the almonds. If they are soft enough, they should slide off easily.
Blend the peeled almonds with 1 cup of water until you get a smooth paste. Set aside.
In a small bowl, soak the saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk. This will release their color and flavor.
In a non-stick pan over medium heat, melt the ghee.
Add the almond paste to the melted ghee and stir continuously, ensuring it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Cook the almond paste for about 10 minutes, or until it starts to release a pleasant nutty aroma and thickens.
Slowly add the remaining milk to the almond mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Add the sugar to the mixture and continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour in the saffron-infused milk and the cardamom powder. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
Continue cooking and stirring the mixture constantly until it starts to thicken and leaves the sides of the pan, approximately 10 minutes.
Once the halwa thickens to a pudding-like consistency, remove it from the heat.
Transfer the Badam Halwa to a serving dish and garnish with almond slices.
Serve the Low Sodium Badam Halwa warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.3 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.9 g | 415% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 198.4 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.9 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 873 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 641 mg | 14% | |
*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.
