Badam Kheer

 You need

Almonds - 1 cup

Half&Half - 1/2 gallon

Sugar - 1 1/4 cup

Cardamom powder - A pinch

Saffron - A pinch

Method

• Boil milk in a heavy bottom vessel.
• Place the almonds in a microwave safe dish, add water and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Cool and remove the skin of the almonds.
• Blend the almonds with little water into a fine paste.
• When the milk boils well add the almond paste to the milk and allow to boil until it reduces to half.
• Add the sugar and allow to boil. You will notice the change in color to a creamy off-white.
• Remove from heat and garnish with cardamom powder and saffron.
• Serve hot/cold