Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tsp ground green cardamom
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp saffron

Instruction

  • Soak the almonds in hot water for about 20 mins or soak them in regular room temperature water overnight.
  • Bring the milk to a boil along with the saffron and cardamom and let it simmer.
  • Meanwhile, peel the almonds (just slide the skin off the almond and it should slip right through) and reserve about 10 almonds.
  • Grind the rest to a very fine paste without adding any water.
  • Add this almond paste to the simmering milk and let it cook for 4-5 mins in it. Keep the heat to medium-low and keep stirring it, so the milk does not stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.
  • Meanwhile, slice the reserve 10 almonds and add them to the milk. Add sugar and stir till the sugar dissolves. 
  • Remove from heat and serve hot, warm or cold.