Almonds have been added to various recipes to increase their nutritional value for ages. The good old badam is known to help in the overall development of children, and boost physical and mental health in adults. With the amount of adulterated products in the market, it can be tricky to get good quality almonds to get all these benefits. But you can always buy almonds online from Zantye’s online store, which guarantees premium quality almonds at your doorstep.
Here are four simple ways to include badam in your meals:
Badam Doodh
The easiest and healthiest way to incorporate almonds into your meals is by adding them to milk. This not only enhances the taste of the milk but also gives it a deliciously refreshing flavour. Drinking hot almond milk before heading to bed is known to help patients with insomnia get a good night’s sleep. This is also one of the traditional ways to include badam in Indian drinks and is enjoyed especially during the festive seasons. You can make badam dhoodh at your home with this simple recipe:
Step-1- Rinse the almonds well and soak them in water for 6-8 hours.
Step-2- After peeling the soaked almonds, blend them well to get a smooth paste.
Step-3- Mix cardamom powder, sugar, crushed saffron and some milk into the almond paste.
Step-4- Bring the milk to a boil and then pour the mixture into the milk.
Step-5- Stir it well and let it boil for 2-3 mins before serving it. (you can serve it chilled after keeping it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Salad
You can never go wrong while experimenting with your mundane salads. Add some crunch and extra nutrition to your salad by sneaking some almonds into it. Here’s a simple recipe to help you do it effortlessly:
Step-1- Combine 4 cups of chopped lettuce, 2 cups of diced cucumber, half a cup of unsalted roasted almonds, half a cup of crumbled cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Step-2- Stir them with a whisk and toss well before serving.
Halwa
Every Indian home’s quick go-to halwa recipe is incomplete, with premium badams added to it. Of the variety of halwa recipes that are followed throughout the country, we have selected a simple one for you to follow:
Step-1- Soak the almonds for at least 3-4 hours. If in a hurry, you can boil the almonds and then soak them in fresh water for 30 mins before preparing your halwa.
Step-2- After peeling off the skin of the almond, add water/milk, skinned cardamoms, sugar, and saffron and blend them to make a coarse paste.
Step-3- Heat a pan and add ghee.
Step-4- Pour the almond paste into the pan and stir constantly.
Step-5- After it thickens and gets a yellow colour, add more ghee and continue stirring.
Step-6- Keep repeating step 5 two or three times, until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan.
Step-7- Let it cool and then serve it after garnishing it with cashew nuts.
Badam Cookies
Make a healthier version of your regular cookies by adding almonds to them. This can be relished by a person of any age and is great for tea/coffee breaks. Here’s a super-easy recipe to get your cookie cravings sorted:
Step-1- Take ½ cup flour, ½ ground almonds, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl and blend them well.
Step-2- In another bowl, take ¼ cup butter and 1/3 sugar and beat them till it gets light and smooth.
Step-3- Then add 1 tablespoon yoghurt, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon almond extract and again beat it well.
Step-4- Add the dry flour mixture and mix it with a spatula until you get a sticky dough.
Step-5- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 mins, and it won’t be sticky anymore.
Step-6- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180 degrees C for 10 mins.
Step-7- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it well.
Step-8- Make little balls and arrange them on the sheet.
Step-9- Arrange halved almonds on the top of each ball.
Step-10- Bake for 15 mins until the edges get golden brown.
Step-11- Remove it from the oven and let it cool before storing them.
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