Name: Badam Halwa
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 20 people
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 5 cups Cornflour (soaked and peeled); 4 cups Sugar (adjust to taste); 1 cups Water (for sugar syrup); 1.5 cups Ghee (clarified butter); 1 teaspoon Cardamom (for flavor); 1 pinch Saffron (optional, for color and flavor); 4 tablespoons Raisins (for garnish, chopped)

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How to Prepare

Soak almonds in hot water for 6 hours, then peel the skin.
Grind the peeled almonds into a coarse paste using a blender.
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
Add the almond paste and stir continuously for 10 minutes to avoid sticking.
In a separate pan, prepare sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in water and boiling until it reaches a one-string consistency.
Add the sugar syrup to the almond mixture and mix well.
Continue stirring on low heat until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan (about 15 minutes).
Add cardamom powder and a pinch of saffron for flavor, mix well.
Turn off the heat, let it cool slightly, and garnish with chopped nuts before serving.