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Badam Halwa with Almond Flour (Instant Pot)

Dec 16, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. 18 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Badam Halwa (or Badam ka halwa) is a rich classic Indian Dessert recipe made with almond flour, milk, and sugar with a generous amount of ghee in an Instant pot pressure cooker or stovetop. This almond pudding is gluten-free, keto, and can be made vegan.

instant pot badam halwa in a copper bowl garnished with saffron and almonswith spoon on side
Badam Halwa

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 for them. Today, I am sharing the Stovetop pot and Instant Pot badam halwa recipe.

Traditionally Badam ka halwa recipe is prepared with whole almonds. Today I am sharing an easy way to make an almond halwa recipe in 15 minutes using blanched almond flour readily available in the grocery stores or Costco.

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

Check out my Almond Flour Keto Dosa from my blog for more Indian almond flour recipes.

I have prepared this Indian badam halwa in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT, and it tastes more like restaurant-style almond halwa.

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  • Why You'll Love this Badam Halwa Recipe
  • Ingredients to Make Badam Halwa
  • How to Make Badam Halwa in Instant Pot
  • How to Make Badam Halwa on Stovetop Pot
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Make Ahead & Storage
  • Tips to make the Best Badam Halwa with Almond Flour
  • Variations
  • Recipe FAQs
  • More Instant Pot Indian Desserts Recipes
  • Badam Halwa using Almond flour - Instant Pot

Why You'll Love this Badam Halwa Recipe

  • Easy to make with few ingredients.
  • It tastes rich, creamy, and delicious.
  • Minimal effort compared to making traditional badam halwa.
  • Gluten-free and can be made keto, low carb, and vegan.
  • Great make-ahead dessert.
  • It makes the perfect dessert for the festive season, parties, or potlucks.

Ingredients to Make Badam Halwa

  • Almond flour: I have used blanched almond flour that is easily available in Costco and any Indian grocery store. I haven't tried making badam halva with almond meal (un-blanched almond flour) which will alter the dessert's texture.
  • Ghee: Adding a good quantity of homemade ghee, enhances the taste and texture of the halwa. I highly recommend not cutting down the quantity of ghee for this recipe.
  • Milk: I have used full-fat dairy milk for this recipe. You can also make it with almond milk or coconut milk if you are vegan, or replace milk with water.
  • Sugar: I have used refined sugar in this recipe. If you are on a keto diet, use Stevia or any other keto sweetener.
  • Saffron: Soak the Saffron strands in 1 tablespoon of warm milk for at least 15-20 minutes, it will help to release the color faster. You can also use organic yellow food color.
  • Cardamom powder: I have used freshly ground cardamom from 3 whole green cardamom pods.
  • Nuts: I have used slivered almonds. You can also add pistachios to this recipe.
Badam Halwa Ingredients

How to Make Badam Halwa in Instant Pot

Firstly, Soak a few strands of Saffron (Kesar) in 1 tablespoon of warm milk. Saffron releases the color faster on using warm milk.

step to soak saffron strands in warm milk collage

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

Press the SAUTE on Instant Pot and add two tablespoons of ghee into the pot.

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

Stir continuously to avoid burning. Press the CANCEL button.

steps to saute almond flour collage

Next, add milk, saffron milk, sugar, and whisk well to avoid lumps.

Also, deglaze the pot and make sure no bits are sticking to the pot to avoid BURN notice.

steps to add milk sugar saffron collage

Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 0 minute.

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 to reduce to a pudding-like consistency.

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

steps to add ghee and cook collage

Serve Instant Pot Badam Halwa warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.

badam halwa in insert garnished with nuts and saffron strands

How to Make Badam Halwa on Stovetop Pot

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.

step to roast the almond flour in ghee collage

Next, add milk, saffron milk, sugar and whisk well, so there are no lumps. Cook for another 5-6 minutes till you get running consistency.

step to cook almond flour in milk and sugar collage

Add remaining ghee, cardamom powder and cook till the halwa thickens and the ghee leaves the sides of the pan. Stir continuously till you get a pudding-like consistency.

Almond Pudding thickens as it cools. Once you have the right consistency take it out in a serving bowl. If you leave it on the gas, it will get hard and chewy because of the heat.

step to cook badam halwa until thick collage

Lastly, Serve the badam ka halwa recipe warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.

Serving Suggestions

Badam halwa tastes perfect when served warm, or you can serve it at room temperature. If you refrigerate badam pudding, it gets thick, so slightly warm it in a microwave before consuming it.

Make Ahead & Storage

  • Make-ahead: You can make this up to 1 to 2 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or warm.
  • Fridge: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  • Freezer: It can be frozen for up to 1 month. Freeze it in freezer-safe ziplock bags or containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheat: Reheat badam halwa in the microwave oven or on the stovetop pot till warm before consuming it.

Tips to make the Best Badam Halwa with Almond Flour

  • Do not reduce ghee: Using the right amount of ghee is very important for melting in the mouth badam halwa texture. So please follow the right measurements.
  • Sanitize: Sanitize the Instant Pot steel insert, lid, and sealing ring before making sweet to avoid milk curdling. I always keep an extra sealing ring for sweets separately.
  • Storage: Store the halwa in the freezer for longer shelf life.

Variations

  • Sweetener: You can replace refined white sugar with either brown sugar, or coconut sugar. Stevia or any keto sweeteners for keto almond pudding.
  • Cardamom: If you don't have ground cardamom, replace it with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  • Milk: Use full-fat whole milk for a creamy and rich halwa.
  • Vegan: use plant-based milk like almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk if you are looking for a vegan alternative.
almond pudding served in two bowls garnished with almond slivered and saffron

Recipe FAQs

How long can we store Badam Halwa?

Badam halwa keeps well at room temperature for 1-2 days. It stays good when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Just warm it in the microwave before serving.

Can we Freeze Badam Halwa?

Yes, this dessert freezes very well. Badam halwa can be stored in a freezer-friendly container or ziplock for up to 2 months. Thaw and reheat until warm before serving.

How to make Vegan Badam Halwa?

Replace whole dairy milk with unsweetened almond milk. Substitute ghee with any vegan butter or neutral oil.

How to make Keto badam halwa?

You can also make this almond halwa without milk. It is added for more richness. So for keto, replace dairy milk with water OR add ¼ cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of water instead. Replace regular sugar with stevia or any keto sweetener.

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 or store it 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.

More Instant Pot Indian Desserts Recipes

  • Carrot Halwa
  • Sweet Pongal
  • Beetroot Halwa
  • Pumpkin Halwa
  • Carrot Almond Kheer
  • Lauki Halwa
  • Makhana Kheer
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badam halwa with almond flour served in a bowl garnished with slivered almonds and saffron strands

Badam Halwa using Almond flour - Instant Pot

Bhavana Patil
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
4.89 from 36 votes
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Servings: 4
Calories : 420
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons ghee divided
  • 1 cup almond flour (meal)
  • 1 ¼ cups milk or water, (1 cup for stovetop pot)
  • ½ cup sugar (Or stevia)
  • a big pinch saffron soaked in 1 tablespoon of warm milk (or a pinch of food color)
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 tablespoon slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, Soak a few strands of Saffron (kesar) in 1 tablespoon of warm milk. Saffron releases the color faster on using warm milk.
    step to soak saffron strands in warm milk collage

Instant Pot Method:

  • Sanitize the Instant Pot parts well before making the sweet dish.
  • Press the SAUTE and add two tablespoons of ghee/clarified butter into the pot.
  • Next, add the almond flour and saute for 2 minutes till the raw smell of the almond flour disappears.
    Note: Stir continuously to avoid burning. Press the CANCEL button.
    steps to saute almond flour collage
  • Next, add milk, saffron milk, sugar, and whisk well to avoid lumps.
    Also, deglaze the pot make sure no bits are sticking to the pot to avoid BURN notice.
    steps to add milk sugar saffron collage
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 0 minute.
    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 to reduce to a pudding-like consistency.
  • Halwa thickens as it cools. So once the right consistency is achieved, take out the instant pot bowl. If you leave it in the instant pot, it gets hard and chewy because of the heat.
    steps to add ghee and cook collage
  • Serve Badam Halwa warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.
    badam halwa in insert garnished with nuts and saffron strands

Traditional Stovetop Pot Method:

  • 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.
    step to roast the almond flour in ghee collage
  • Next add milk, saffron milk, sugar and whisk well so that there are no lumps. Cook for another 5-6 minutes till you get running consistency.
    step to cook almond flour in milk and sugar collage
  • Add remaining ghee, cardamom powder and cook till the halwa thickens and ghee leaves sides of the pan. Stir continuously till you get a pudding-like consistency.
  • Almond Pudding thickens as it cools. Once you have the right consistency take it out in a serving bowl. If you leave it on the gas, it will get hard and chewy because of the heat.
    step to cook badam halwa until thick collage
  • Lastly, Serve the badam ka halwa recipe warm or at room temperature and garnish with slivered pistachios and almonds.

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Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.

Tips to make the Best Badam Halwa

  • Do not reduce ghee: Using the right amount of ghee is very important for melting in the mouth badam halwa texture. So please follow the right measurements.
  • Sanitize: Sanitize the Instant Pot steel insert, lid, and sealing ring before making sweet to avoid milk curdling. I always keep an extra sealing ring for sweets separately.
  • Storage: Store the halwa in the freezer for longer shelf life.
 

Variations

  • Sweetener: You can replace refined white sugar with either brown sugar, or coconut sugar. Stevia or any keto sweeteners for keto almond pudding.
  • Cardamom: If you don't have ground cardamom, replace it with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  • Milk: Use full-fat whole milk for a creamy and rich halwa.
  • Vegan: use plant-based milk like almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk if you are looking for a vegan alternative.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 75IUCalcium: 137mgIron: 1.4mg
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  1. Sudhi says

    January 30, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great ,thanks for sharing this

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      January 30, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      You are welcome Sudhi

      Reply
  2. AN says

    February 22, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    I have tried this recipe on four different occasions and it has come out perfect every single time. Thank You for this amazing recipe !!!

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      February 23, 2021 at 12:22 am

      Thats a really sweet comment Nanitha 😍 Thank you for your kind words & thank you for being a regular visitor on my blog 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sam says

    March 31, 2021 at 5:31 pm

    Loved it each time! Thank you🙏

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    • Bhavana Patil says

      April 01, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      You're welcome Sam 🙂

      Reply
    • Dimple Purohit says

      December 08, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks mam to share amazing recipe

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      • Bhavana Patil says

        December 09, 2021 at 10:58 am

        You are welcome Dimple:), Glad you liked it.

        Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    August 07, 2021 at 10:33 am

    Can I use heavy cream instead of milk?

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      August 07, 2021 at 2:29 pm

      Hi, I have personally haven't made badam halwa with heavy cream, but I have read people replacing (1/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of water) with dairy milk instead. Let me know if you give a try and how it turns out.

      Reply
  5. Arti Tejusinghani says

    October 03, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best halwa recipe ever !! My family loved it. I just reduced the sugar a little bit as we don’t prefer too sweet.

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      October 11, 2021 at 8:06 am

      Hi Arti, I am so glad you and your family liked the recipe. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

      Reply
  6. Pravina says

    October 11, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Can you explain the step 5 plz. Manual pressure cook for 0 zero minutes?

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      October 11, 2021 at 10:06 am

      Hi Pravina, Yes you are right its Pressure cook for 0 minutes. The idea is the amount of time it takes to build the pressure in the instant pot is enough for the halwa to cook correctly. Let me know if you have more questions.

      Reply
  7. Krithika Saikrishnan says

    November 02, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    Really phenomenal recipe! I tripled the recipe but that led to a bunch of liquid squirting out when I did QR - did I need to triple the liquid as well or no? Also, it took me 22 mins or so to get it to a good consistency, again possibly due to a lot of liquid. Having said all that, it is a really really good recipe and the Halwa beats any Halwa I’ve eaten from sweet shops in India. I’m going to make another batch tomorrow, but on the stove top.

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      November 02, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Hi Krithika, so good to know you liked the recipe.. Yes you need to triple the liquids too.. as its more, it will take more time to get to the right consistency.. Yeah stovetop version turns great too..

      Reply
  8. Sri says

    November 23, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out well. I used a 3qt IP, so during QR the milk spewed out a bit. Also I was saute-ing in low / medium setting after QR, so it took a lot longer than 10 minutes to reach the right consistency. Taste was great and family loved it!

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      December 12, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Sri, Yeah I prepared in 6-quart instant pot, so I dint see this issue..I have also shared the stovetop version please try that as well, if you see milk spewing..

      Reply

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