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    Badam Kheer | Almond Kheer

    Last Updated On: Mar 1, 2022 by Sharmilee J

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    Badam Kheer is a rich & yummy dessert made by simmering almonds with milk & flavoured with saffron. Badam Kheer is a delicacy that is made usually on special occasions and savoured by all for its taste. Badam Kheer recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures.

    badam kheer recipe

    Badam Kheer is a treat after a meal and an anytime refreshing beverage too! Badam Kheer also called Almond Kheer is a good alternate to regular kheer or payasam.

    About Badam Kheer

    Badam Kheer is a traditional sweet delicacy made by blanching & grinding badam along with milk & simmering it with saffron infused milk. Badam Kheer Recipe is simple & quick and is one of the fastest to make dessert like Kesari.

    Badam become softer, less bitter, more buttery-tasting and easily digestible when soaked and deskinned. Whether soaked or not the nutrient value of Badam does not change. Badam kheer is delicious dessert that you can give for pregnant ladies as it is one of the ways to consume saffron & highly nutrient food.

    More Kheer Recipes

    What is the difference between Badam Kheer & Badam Milk?

    Badam Kheer is often misunderstood as Badam Milk as both of them are different in texture and taste. Badam Kheer is a stage between milk & khoa – thicker & creamier than milk and not solid as khoa. Badam Kheer therefore takes slightly more time to cook than Badam Milk & has more badam when compared to the Badam Milk.

    Badam Kheer – Why Homemade?

    Badam Kheer is often relished at hotels & store bought for its taste. Given the high price of badam, they tend to add other cheaper nuts & cover it up with flavours and also add thickeners to get that texture. Almond is known for its low glycemic index which helps to control sugar levels and has good cholesterol, hence suggest to buy almonds & kheer it at home!

    For a instant version you can check out my Badam mix.

    Badam Kheer Ingredients

    • Badam / Almond: Badam is the star ingredient of the Badam Kheer – so choose Badam from fast moving nuts & spices / grocery stores. If you can smell or taste Badam at store, they should not smell or taste chemical even if it subtle. Badam should not be shrinked or too small.
    • Saffron, Cardamom: Use genuine branded saffron strands as there are lot of duplicate ones. Saffron gets the flavours & beautiful color to the kheer. Kashmiri saffron is one of the best in the world and available in lots in India. Cardamom is added for flavours.
    • Milk: Use full fat milk if you prefer the malai formation in the kheer or the regular toned milk if you do not like malai in the kheer.
    • Sugar: Add regular white sugar for this recipe – for more sweetness and richness you can add condensed milk too.
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    Badam Kheer | Almond Kheer

    Badam Kheer is a rich & yummy dessert made by simmering almonds with milk & flavoured with saffron.
    Prep Time1 hour hr
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Servings4
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 litre milk
    • 1/2 cup heaped almonds
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
    • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • a pinch nutmeg

    Instructions

    • Soak almonds in hot water for an hour.
    • Keep it aside for an hour. If you want to peel the skin instantly then boil almonds with water for 5-7 mins then proceed with the following steps.
    • If you press the skin will easily peel off. Repeat to finish.
    • All the almonds are deskinned and ready.Reserve around 10 for garnish.
    • Boil milk. Give a quick mix.
    • Simmer for 2 mins.
    • Reserve 1/4 cup milk.
    • Warm the reserved milk and add to mixer jar along with deskinned almonds.
    • Grind it a semi coarse paste. You should be able to bite the almond or badam bits here and there while drinking. But if you don’t like it that way then grind it to a fine paste.
    • Now add saffron to boiling milk. Simmer for 5 mins.
    • The color will change to pale yellow. Add sugar to it at this stage.
    • Add cardamom powder to it. Mix it well.
    • Simmer for 7-10 mins or until milk thickens.
    • Finally add the badam paste. Simmer while adding badam paste as there may be chances for curdling.
    • Mix it well without any lumps. Boil for 2 mins and switch off. Let it boil for 2 mins not more than that after badam paste is added.
    • Finally grate nutmeg just very little. Mix it well.
    • Badam Kheer is ready. Bring it to room temperature then chill it for an hour atleast.
    • Delicious badam kheer ready!

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    Notes

    • Peeling the skin : Soak the almonds for more than 2 hours in cold water so that the skin gets off when we squeeze the badam.Alternative way is to soak the almonds in hot water for 30 mins – 1 hr or boiling it in water for 10 minutes to peel off the skin easily.
    • If you do not mind the slight bitterness of the badam skin, you need not soak or peel off the skin.
    • While adding almond paste to milk make sure to simmer and then add. Also after adding almond paste do not boil for more time.
    • It thickens with time especially after chilling, so switch off when it’s slightly thicker. Adding nutmeg powder is optional.
    Nutrition Facts
    Badam Kheer | Almond Kheer
    Amount Per Serving (250 ml)
    Calories 355 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 0.003g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 31mg10%
    Sodium 98mg4%
    Potassium 520mg15%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 38g42%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 418IU8%
    Vitamin C 0.04mg0%
    Calcium 366mg37%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Badam Kheer Recipe Step by Step

    1.Soak almonds in hot water for an hour.

    soak badam in hot water

    2.Keep it aside for an hour. If you want to peel the skin instantly then boil almonds with water for 5-7 mins then proceed with the following steps.

    soak for an hr and set aside.

    3.If you press the skin will easily peel off. Repeat to finish.

    peel off the skin

    4.All the almonds are deskinned and ready.Reserve around 10 for garnish.

    almonds deskinned

    5.Boil milk.Give a quick mix.

    boil milk

    6.Simmer for 2 mins.

    simmer for few mins

    7.Reserve 1/4 cup milk.

    reserve little milk

    8.Warm the reserved milk and add to mixer jar along with deskinned almonds.

    add milk with almonds to mixer

    9.Grind it a semi coarse paste. You should be able to bite the almond or badam bits here and there while drinking. But if you don’t like it that way then grind it to a fine paste.

    grind it a coarse paste.

    10.Now add saffron to boiling milk.

    add saffron to milk

    11.Simmer for 5 mins.

    simmer

    12.The color will change to pale yellow.

    color changes to pale yellow

    13.Add sugar to it at this stage.

    add sugar

    14.Add cardamom powder to it.

    add cardamom powder

    15.Mix it well.

    mix well

    16.Simmer for 7-10 mins or until milk thickens.

    simmer for 10 mins

    17.Finally add the badam paste. Simmer while adding badam paste as there may be chances for curdling.

    add almond paste

    18.Mix it well without any lumps. Boil for 2 mins and switch off. Let it boil for 2 mins not more than that after badam paste is added.

    mix it well

    19. Finally grate nutmeg just very little.

    add nutmeg powder

    20.Mix it well.

    give a quick mix

    21.Badam Kheer is ready. Bring it to room temperature then chill it for an hour atleast.

    badam kheer ready

    Delicious badam kheer ready! Garnish with sliced almonds and saffron. Serve chilled!

    badam kheer recipe

    Expert Tips

    • Peeling the skin : Soak the almonds for more than 2 hours in cold water so that the skin gets off when we squeeze the badam. Alternative way is to soak the almonds in hot water for 30 mins – 1 hr or boiling it in water for 10 minutes to peel off the skin easily.
    • If you do not mind the slight bitterness of the badam skin, you need not soak or peel off the skin.
    • While adding almond paste to milk make sure to simmer and then add. Also after adding almond paste do not boil for more time.
    • It thickens with time especially after chilling, so switch off when it’s slightly thicker.
    • Adding nutmeg powder is optional.
    • Sugar quantity should slightly be more for chilled drinks.
    • Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for minimum 8 hours for badam popsicles.

    Serving & Storage Suggestions

    Badam Kheer can be consumed hot or cold depending on your preferences. Refrigerate & use it for 2-3 days. If you prefer it hot later, you can add less water & heat it.

    Variations

    • You can alternate sugar with condensed milk for more sweetness.
    • You can powder the badam with skin (without adding milk or water during grinding) and store it as a mix so that you can make Badam milk or Badam Kheer based on your preferences.
    • You can add rose esence for rose badam kheer.
    • Add cooked vermicelli along with almond paste to make Vermicelli Badam Kheer.

    FAQs

    1.What is Badam Kheer?

    Badam Kheer is a traditional sweet delicacy made by blanching & powdering badam& simmering it with milk & saffron. Badam Kheer is is made usually on special occasions like birthday, get together, anniversary, etc

    2.How do you make Badam Kheer?

    • Grind peeled badams with 1 teaspoon milk to a fine paste.
    • Soak saffron in warm milk, set aside.
    • Boil milk with sugar and add saffron milk & mix well.
    • Add the badam paste and boil for 5-7mins.
    • Add cardamom powder, give a quick stir and switch off.
    • Garnish with chopped almonds and serve hot or cold.

    3.Is Badam Kheer healthy?

    50-50! Badam Kheer is highly nutritious with the goodness of almond, saffron and milk, however the refined sugar compensates the goodness. Moderately use sugar if you prefer healthier.

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    Comments

    1. Nithya

      January 21, 2011 at 8:15 am

      I have had this drink hot too. It tastes different when it is hot and it is yummy both the ways 🙂 Love your short cut 🙂 sooper 🙂

      Reply
    2. Priya

      January 21, 2011 at 8:32 am

      Feel like finishing that whole glass, my fav anytime..

      Reply
    3. RAKS KITCHEN

      January 21, 2011 at 8:36 am

      I too love this to have it cold,yummy drink,this used to be my favorite for long time after rose milk 🙂

      Reply
    4. Prathibha

      January 21, 2011 at 8:40 am

      Love badam milk anytime…love it eithe rhot or cold…nice pics..

      Reply
    5. Prathima Rao

      January 21, 2011 at 9:31 am

      Attractive presentation….Apt for this royal drink!!!

      Reply
    6. jayasree

      January 21, 2011 at 11:12 am

      One of my favorite drinks…Gorgeous presentation.

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar

      January 21, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      Very tasty kheer…

      Reply
    8. kaarasaaram.com

      January 21, 2011 at 12:43 pm

      such a tasty drink presented in a tasty way…
      Reva

      Reply
    9. GEETHA ACHAL

      January 21, 2011 at 1:02 pm

      My fav…Nice clicks…Thanks for sharing..

      Reply
    10. swapna

      January 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm

      One of my fav drink….love it anytime and yours looks delicious!!

      Reply
    11. Laavanya

      January 21, 2011 at 2:22 pm

      I love this.. great hot or cold 🙂

      Reply
    12. Happy Cook

      January 21, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      Wowo that looks sup super yumm.

      Reply
    13. Cilantro

      January 21, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      Love Badam Kheer and I love the kutti mugs too.

      Reply
    14. KavyaNaimish

      January 21, 2011 at 3:41 pm

      I always use store bought powder….Thanks for the recipe 4m scratch..

      Reply
    15. Swathi

      January 21, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Looks delicious Nice and healthy recipe.

      Reply
    16. Suja Sugathan

      January 21, 2011 at 5:40 pm

      My favorite..tasty and yummy.

      Reply
    17. Gulmohar

      January 21, 2011 at 6:33 pm

      I love this too..It's been ages since I made it..Now you've tempted me enough 😉

      Reply
    18. savitha ramesh

      January 21, 2011 at 7:50 pm

      lovely pics and healthy toooo….loving it

      Reply
    19. divya

      January 21, 2011 at 8:17 pm

      This looks so delicious ,mouthwatering recipe.Gr8 clicks !!

      Reply
    20. Jisha

      January 22, 2011 at 12:21 am

      badam kheer looks very tempting and delicious…loved it..

      Reply
    21. Cham

      January 22, 2011 at 1:18 am

      I love hot in winter night, we get a good sleep 🙂 Love the cups 🙂

      Reply
    22. jeyashrisuresh

      January 22, 2011 at 6:11 am

      love the cute cups and the badam milk in that. Whenever i go to chennai i love to have this from saravana bhavan.

      Reply
    23. Angie's Recipes

      January 22, 2011 at 2:00 pm

      I wish a large glass to drink! Looks so delicious.

      Reply
    24. Rumana Rawat

      January 22, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      Love the kheer.. looks so delicious:)

      Reply
    25. Varunavi

      January 22, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Wonderful colour……..

      Reply
    26. Kairali sisters

      January 22, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      Awesome badam kheer…

      Reply
    27. My attempt at The Julie/Julia project

      January 22, 2011 at 6:46 pm

      Wow love the kheer and the clicks.. thanks a lot for stopping by my blog.. u have a beautiful blog 🙂

      Reply
    28. The Foodie

      January 22, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      Very delicious looking milk… I have tasted the readymade ones but this is looking super easy and yummilicious.

      Reply
    29. Pavithra

      January 23, 2011 at 4:33 am

      Mmmmmmmmm yummy and my fav one.. Aadavan's fav too.. Wish I can have one glass from that first picture sharmi..

      Reply
    30. Nandy

      March 10, 2017 at 1:46 am

      Looks so yummy… thanks for the recipe..Can we do this without saffron?

      Reply
      • Sharmilee J

        March 24, 2017 at 6:49 am

        yes you can skip it

        Reply
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