Almonds are one of the healthiest wholefoods out there – rich in vitamin E, B, fibre, magnesium, calcium and good fats. Almonds are one of the healthiest wholefoods out there – rich in vitamin E, B, fibre, magnesium, calcium and good fats. Badam Paak can last in the fridge for up to a month (highly unlikely as it will be eaten WAY before that!) if stored in a clean air tight container. You can also store the sweet in small containers and freeze.
This way you can remove to eat as necessary and then store in the fridge. You can also flatten the mixture onto a sheet of baking paper and then slice into squares, or you can roll into little balls for a quick snack.
Badaam(Almond) Paak
Badam Paak can last in the fridge for up to a month (highly unlikely as it will be eaten WAY before that!) if stored in a clean air tight container. You can also store the sweet in small containers and freeze
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilogram almonds
- 1/2 kilogram butter
- 1/2 kilogram semolina
- 1,1/2 condensed sweetened milk
- 250 grams desiccated coconut
- 250 grams full cream milk powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- slivered almonds and pistachios for decoration
Instructions
- Melt the butter, fry semolina on medium heat until light brown and remove from heat
- Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and return to heat
- Stir for a few minutes and remove when the mixture leaves the sides of the saucepan
- Spread onto a greased tray and garnish with the almonds and pistachios
- While still warm cut into 2-inch diamond shaped pieces (approx 15)
- When cool gently ease the pieces out
