Badam burfi / Almond Fudge

Heyyy heyyyyy heyyyy... today is a very special day for me :)  My little blog turned one today and I think this is the most appropriate time to thank all of you my dear readers for your love, support and appreciation.  I really can't thank you guys enough for bringing this day to my life.  Thanks again :)

To celebrate my first blog anniversary I have made Badam Burfi aka almond fudge.  As its Diwali, after two days, this sweet can easily get a place in your Diwali menu too.

Homemade sweets are always a better choice when it comes to taste, hygiene and purity.  And its a cherry on the cake if they could be made at home with little efforts.  This recipe fits the bill perfectly.  I loved the taste and texture of this burfi to the core.  It was just perfect.  Without much fuss,  you will get a perfect melt in mouth sweet in no time.  Just be patient while cooking the mixture.  Do not cook it on high flame and keep stirring once it start getting thick.

So here is my easy peasy yet so delicious badam burfi / almond fudge recipe that will surely steal your heart.

Try it and let me know your experience.  And yes, a very Happy and prosperous  Deepawali to all of you. Enjoy and be safe.  Happy Cooking :)

Ingredients -

Almonds    -   1 cup

Milk           -   6 tbsp (to grind the almonds)

Ghee          -   1 tbsp + for greasing
Sugar         -   1 cup
Almonds to garnish

Method-

• Soak almonds in water overnight.  Peel and grind them with 6 tablespoons of milk to make a thick paste.  Set aside.
• Grease a tray or baking pan to set the burfi.  Keep aside.
• In a heavy bottomed non stick pan, melt ghee and add almond paste to it.  Fry for 2 minutes.  Add sugar and mix well again.  Let it cook on medium flame and stir every after 2 minutes. 
• Once the mixture start getting a little thick, keep stirring without interval.  At one stage, the mixture would start leaving the sides of the pan.  Cook for a few more minutes till it comes to a lumpy stage.  This whole process will take about 15-20 minutes.  
• Shift the mixture to the greased tray and level it well with a silicon spatula.  Let it cool down a bit and make cuts with a greased knife.  Stud each piece with a almond.  Let it cool down completely and serve.
• Store in an airtight container.

 Notes-

1. With 1 cup of almonds, you would get about 1 n 1/4 cup of thick paste.
2. Make a fine paste to get the best results.
3. If you wish, you can add 2-3 crushed green cardamoms.