Badam Payasam
Prep Time
360minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Prep Time
360minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Instructions
  1. Soak the almonds for 6 to 8 hours in 2 cups of water.
  2. Drain the water and peel the almonds.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup of milk and add saffron to it.
  4. Set aside the milk with saffron.
  5. Grind the peeled almonds with 1/4 cup milk into a smooth paste.
  6. Boil the rest of the milk till it starts to reduce a bit.
  7. Stir continuously.
  8. Wait till the milk is about 3/4 of its original quantity.
  9. Add the milk with the saffron and mix well.
  10. Turn the heat down to low-medium.
  11. Add the sugar and mix well till the sugar dissolves.
  12. Add the ground almond paste and mix well.
  13. Let the milk simmer for 2 minutes.
  14. Turn off the heat.
  15. Serve warm or cold.
Recipe Notes

Tips
Never add sugar before reducing the milk. There is a danger that the milk will singe.
Do not boil the kheer too much after adding the badam paste or you will get a bitter taste.
If you want to use this recipe to make Badam Milk, use only 15 Almonds and just boil the milk; do not reduce it.