Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Badam ki kheer

Ingredients:-

· Almonds (badam)-25
· Milk-1 litre
· Water-1/4 cup
· Sugar-1/2 cup
· Crushed Cardamom (elaichi)-4-5
· Strands of Saffron (kesar)-10-15 (optional)

Method:-

Soak almonds in hot water for 15 mts and peel off the skin. Grind them to a paste adding water. Heat the milk to a boil in a heavy bottomed vessel; add sugar and almonds paste to it. Allow the contents to boil on a low flame with occasional stirring till the milk is reduced to ¾ of its quantity. Add cardamom powder and stir well. Turn off heat. Soak saffron strands in some milk and stir it well and to kheer. Garnish with slivered almonds and serve either hot or chilled.

Tips:-

1. Especially suited in winter season.
2. Healthy for skin and nourishing for children.

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