Badam Milk
Sweet, rich, and deeply satisfying — this is the snack that shows up at every Kerala celebration, temple festival, and Onam Sadya. Made with jaggery, coconut, and patience.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 5 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Almonds Badam
- 2 tbsp Cashewnuts — chopped
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Drops Rose essence
- Saffron A pinch
Preparation
Step 1
Boil the almonds in a pan for 5 minutes. Remove and drain.
Step 2
Peel the skin off the almonds and grind in a blender to a smooth paste. Set aside.
Step 3
Dissolve the saffron in 2 tbsp of warm milk and set aside too.
Step 4
Boil the milk in a pan.
Step 5
Add the almond paste and mix thoroughly.
Step 6
Simmer the milk over a low flame for 3 minutes.
Step 7
Take it off the heat. and strain the milk.
Step 8
Allow the milk to cool.
Step 9
Add the dissolved saffron and the rose essence and mix thoroughly.
Step 10
Sprinkle the chopped cashew nuts on top of the milk. Serve warm.
Tip
The binding point is everything — cook the mixture just until it holds shape when pressed. Overcooked, it turns hard; undercooked, it crumbles.
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