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Badaam(Almond) Paak

Sukaina Nasser Mamado
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
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course sweet starters
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kilogram almonds
  • 1/2 kilogram butter
  • 1/2 kilogram semolina
  • 1,1/2 condensed sweetened milkĀ 
  • 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
Keyword almond, badaam