Badam Kheer is a delicious Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste and saffron. Make it for festivities for your house party, it will please everyone. Here is how to make Badam ki Kheer at home.
Kheer, it is one of the most popular dessert that is made in North Indian households.
Be it a festival, special occasion or just a weekend meal, this dessert is liked by almost everyone.
With the passing time, there have been so many variations of Kheer that can be made for such occasions.
From Seviyan Kheer to Carrot Kheer, people are experimenting with this versatile dessert.
I do like all of them, but the one that is favourite at home is this Badam Kheer.
I remember, during my birthday, every year, mom and nani made sure to prepare Badam Kheer for me along with the cake.
Following the same tradition, I make it for my kid as well on his birthday.
It is one of those desserts that I can relish any time, anywhere! The best part it is so easy to make, that you can even serve it to your sudden guests.
Making it saves me a lot of time especially when I have no particular dessert planned for an occasion.
To make this delectable Badam Kheer, all you need is a pack of almonds, milk, saffron, cardamom powder, and sugar.
Personally, I love savoring a chilled bowl of Badam Kheer, however, some of my relatives don’t mind eating it even when it is served hot!
If you like Kheer just like me, here are some more Kheer recipes just for you – Makhane Ki Kheer, Sabudana Kheer, Rice Kheer, Lauki Ki Kheer, Thandai Kheer, Chikoo Kheer, and Sweet Potato Kheer.
Suit the tastes of your guests and serve them luscious Badam ki Kheer the way they like! Scribble down the easy recipe and make it soon.
Here is the recipe of Badam Kheer.
What is Badam Kheer?
Badam means almonds in Hindi and badam kheer is a deliciously creamy and rich almond pudding. Almonds and milk grant this dessert a creamy texture and a refined flavor.
Along with them, saffron and cardamom are also added so that this dessert gets a distinct aroma and color.
Made using almond paste, full-fat milk, and cardamom powder, it’s a treat for your taste buds.
To make it even richer, you can add some khoya at the end.
Badam Ki Kheer Ingredients
This Kheer is also a favorite because it has the ingredients which are always available in my pantry, and it becomes really easy for me to make this at any time.
The ingredients required to make this Badam Kheer are – Badam, Milk, Rice, Saffron, Cardamom Powder, and Sugar.
Yes, that’s all the ingredients you need!
How to store Badam Kheer?
You can store this Badam Kheer in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days.
Make sure you store it in an airtight container.
Almond Kheer using Almond Flour?
You can use readymade almond flour to make badam kheer instead of making badam paste.
Just replace the badam paste with 4 tbsp almond flour and you are good to go.
Vegan Badam Kheer?
To make vegan Badam Kheer, you can skip the almonds and milk and use almond milk instead.
Mix the cooked rice, almond milk and sugar and let it cook till the kheer thickens.
Add in dry fruits, saffron, cardamom powder and you have your Vegan Almond Kheer ready.
Badam Kheer Variations
Carrot Badam Kheer – Add some grated carrot in the kheer along with rice.
Sabudana Badam Kheer – Soak 2 tbsp sabudana in water for 2-3 hours and add it along with rice.
Lauki Badam Kheer – Add grated lauki or bottle gourd in the kheer along with rice.
How to make Badam Kheer Step by Step
Soak the badam in enough water for 5-6 hours.
Remove the skin of the almonds.
Grind to make a smooth paste. Use little milk if required.
Boil milk in a heavy bottom pan.
Once the milk comes to a boil, add saffron and rice and let it cook on low heat until is reduced to almost half. Keep stirring in between.
Add badam paste and cook again until kheer thickens to desired consistency.
Add cardamom powder and sugar and cook for another 5 minutes.
Badam Kheer Recipe
Badam Kheer Recipe
To make Badam Kheer all you need is a pack of almonds, milk, saffron, cardamom powder and sugar. Badam Kheer Recipe is seriously made that very easily!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Badam / Almonds
- 2 tbsp Rice
- 1 litre Full Cream Milk
- 10-15 strands Saffrron
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1/4 cup Sugar
Instructions
Soak the badam in enough water for 5-6 hours.
Remove the skin and grind to make a smooth paste.
Use little milk if required.
Keep the skin and use it along with any other curry.
Boil milk in a pan.
Once the milk comes to a boil, add saffron and rice and let it cook on low heat until is reduced to almost half.
Keep stirring in between.
Add badam paste and cook again until kheer thickens to desired consistency.
Add cardamom powder and sugar and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve the kheer hot or cold.
Garnish with saffron strands.
Recipe Notes
Keep stirring the kheer at regular intervals.
You can use almond flour instead of almond paste to make this kheer.
You can add 1/4 cup grated khoya to make this kheer richer.
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