Badam Halwa Recipe (with Almond Flour)

Badam Halwa or Badam ka halwa is a rich classic Indian Dessert recipe made with almonds flour, milk and sugar with generous amount of ghee in Instant pot Pressure cooker or stove top.This almond pudding is gluten free ,keto and can be made vegan.

With guests at home on occasions like Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Ganesh and Chaturthi this badam halwa made in the instant pot can be your perfect treat to them.

Traditionally Badam ka halwa recipe is prepared from whole almonds,Today i am sharing easy way to make almond halwa recipe in 15 minutes using almond flour that is easily available in the grocery stores.I use the almond flour that is available in the Costco.

If you do not have almond flour/meal, you can make at home. Grind whole almond with skin and use it in the recipe.

Checkout my Almond Flour Keto Dosa from my blog for more almond flour recipes.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALMOND FLOUR AND ALMOND MEAL

Almond flour is not the same as almond meal. Almond flour is made from blanched almonds and finely ground while the almond meal is not so finely milled and may contain almond skin.

HOW TO STORE ALMOND FLOUR CORRECTLY?

Since almond flour can become rancid fast, it is best to store it in the fridge or freezer after opening the packet. It’s best stored in a cool, dark place in a well-sealed container. If frozen, measure how much you need and let it come to room temperature before using.

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN BADAM HALWA

Replace dairy milk with almond milk.Add any vegan butter or neutral oil instead of butter or ghee.

HOW TO MAKE KETO BADAM HALWA

Badam halwa can also be made without milk, milk is added for more richness.So for keto ,replace dairy milk with water or add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of water instead.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Badam Halwa or Almond pudding is traditionally served at room temperature.But you can also serve it warm.When badam halwa is chilled, it usually gets little thick so I personally prefer warming in a microwave and then have it.

HOW TO MAKE BADAM HALWA IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP

Soak few strands of Saffron(kesar) in 2 tablespoons of warm milk.Saffron releases the color faster on using warm milk.

Sanitize the Instant Pot parts well before making the sweet dish.

Press the SAUTE and add 2 tablespoons of ghee/clarified butter into the pot.

Next add the almond flour and saute for 2-3 minutes till the raw smell of the almond flour disappears.

Stir continuously to avoid burning.Press CANCEL button.

Next quickly add milk, saffron milk ,sugar and whisk well so that no lumps are formed.

Also deglaze the pot make sure no bits are sticking to the pot to avoid BURN notice.Close the lid, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.

Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 0 minutes and once the pot beeps ,Do a Quick Release of the pressure(QR).

Add remaining ghee ,cardamom powder and cook till the halwa thickens.Stir Continuously. Note:It takes around 8-10 minutes for the halwa to reduce to a pudding like consistency.

Badam halwa thickens as it cools.

So once right consistency is achieved take out the instant pot bowl ,if you leave it in instant pot ,it gets hard and chewy because of the heat.

Serve almond pudding warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.

TRADITONAL STOVE TOP POT BADAM KA HALWA

1. In a heavy bottom pot, heat ghee, Next add the almond flour and saute for 3-4 minutes till the raw smell of the almond flour disappears.Stir continuously to avoid burning.
2. Next add milk, saffron milk ,sugar and whisk well so that no lumps are formed.Cook for another 5-6 minutes till you get running consistency.
3. Add remaining ghee ,cardamom powder and cook till the halwa thickens.Stir Continuously till you get a pudding like consistency.
4. Badam halwa thickens as it cools.So once right consistency is achieved take out the badam halwa in a bowl or plate else it gets hard and chewy because of the heat.
5. Serve badam ka halwa recipe warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.

TIPS & VARIATIONS FOR BADAM HALWA WITH ALMOND FLOUR

1. Using the right amount of ghee is very important for melt in mouth badam halwa texture.So please follow the right measurement do not reduce the ghee.
2. If you dont have cardamom ,replace with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
3. Keep in the freezer for long shelf life.
4. Sanitize the Instant Pot steel insert ,lid and sealing ring before making sweet to avoid curdling of milk.I always keep an extra sealing ring for sweets separately.

CHECKOUT OTHER INSTANT POT DESSERTS

Carrot halwa

Rice Kheer(Rice Pudding)

Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer)

Moong Dal Payasam

Makhana Kheer

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