Almond Flour Badam Halwa (Vegan)

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Almond Flour Badam Halwa (Vegan) is a delicious and decadent Indian dessert that combines the rich flavors of almonds, sugar, and cardamom. This traditional sweet treat has a nutty texture and is incredibly easy to make at home.

a 45 degree angle view of served badam halwa in an Indian bowl.

Badam is the Hindi word for almond. Even though there is no direct English word for halwa but it does have a pudding-like texture. Hence, this recipe can also be called an Indian almond flour pudding.

Traditionally, badam halwa is made from almonds which are soaked overnight, Then, they are peeled and blended into a fine paste and cooked into halwa.

Here, I made it super easy and convenient by making it with almond flour. Also, I made it vegan and oil-free.

Hence, this almond halwa recipe has the same traditional Indian badam ka halwa taste but is a bit healthyish and also it is a less time-consuming recipe.

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Why you will love this recipe

Vegan and gluten-free
No ghee and no oil
Only 5 main ingredients
Easy, quick and instant
Healthy and nutritious

Ingredients

Ingredients notes

Almond flour – I like blanched almond flour from Costco. It is important to note that almond meal will not work in this recipe.

Almond milk – It’s best to use almond milk here for the best flavors of almond halwa.

Sugar – I tested this recipe with many substitutes of sugar but white sugar gives the best result here.

Cardamom powder – You may use whole green cardamon here but make sure to remove its skin and crush the inside cardamom seeds as fine as possible.

Saffron – This adds to its color, aroma and gives it a subtle rich flavor.

a spoon digging into the bowl of badam halwa.

For detailed measurements of ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make

Firstly, I heated a nonstick pan at medium heat until it was warm.

Secondly, I sauteed almond flour in it until it started to change its color.

sautéed almond flour in the nonstick pan.

Immediately, I added almond milk, sugar, cardamom and crushed saffron.

Then, at low heat, I mixed everything together with a spatula while folding from all sides.

Once, it was all well blended and fluffy and a bit grainy, I spooned it out in the serving.

Lastly, I garnished with crushed pistachios and crushed almonds and few saffron strands.

This almond flour sheera is excellent and beautiful to present on any Indian occasion or festival.

a close up view of badam halwa with its garnishes.

Storage tips

This taste best when served immediately and its warm. However, you may refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for 5-6 days. You may enjoy it cold or warm it in a microwave for 5-10 seconds.

Expert tips

It is important to use a good quality nonstick pan so that it does not stick.
Most importantly, lower the flame or remove the pan from the flame while adding milk and sugar so that the almond flour is not over cooked.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is almond flour halwa healthy?

Yes! Almonds are healthy fats and are a great source of vitamin E. They are rich in magnesium, protein and calcium. Almond flour is made by grinding almonds. Hence, this halwa is nutritious and healthy.

Can I eat badam halwa during weight loss?

Usually, badam halwa is very high in calories. So, it is recommended to limit its consumption. However, this recipe has no ghee or oil so it’s lower in calories comparatively. It does have sugar in minimum quantity though. Hence, you may indulge in this halwa frequently, but I would recommend sticking to its right portion.

Can I make this almond halwa without almond flour?

You will have to use almonds which you need to soak overnight. Then peel and remove the skin and grind them into a fine paste followed by cooking. It will need ghee to cook the almonds properly and is more time-consuming. So, yes you can make badam halwa without almond flour but it’s higher in calories and more time consuming.

a close up view of a spoon full of badam halwa.

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