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Badam Paal (Indian Almond Milk)

A recipe for Badam Paal (Indian Almond Milk)! This almond-flavored milk is spiced with saffron and cardamom for a refreshing drink served hot or cold. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 -4 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups (830 milliliters) milk divided
  • Pinch saffron threads or powder
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) almonds blanched
  • 3 tablespoons (40 grams) granulated sugar to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Optional Garnish:
  • Pinch saffron threads
  • Pinch ground cardamom
  • Pinch dried rose petals

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, place 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of the milk over medium heat.
  2. Once steaming, pour into a small bowl. Crush a pinch of the saffron threads and sprinkle over the top. Set aside.
  3. Roughly chop the blanched almonds. Transfer to a food processor or blender with up to 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of the milk. Grind into a fine paste.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the almond paste and remaining 2 3/4 cup (650 milliliters) milk over medium heat.
  5. Once the mixture begins to boil, decrease heat to a simmer and continue to stir until thickened and almond paste is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  6. Whisk in the sugar, saffron with milk, and cardamom. Continue to stir to incorporate the flavors and dissolve the sugar for another 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve warm or chilled.