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Badam pak recipe | Gujarati badam pak | how to make badam pak | Gujarati vasana

Author Nehas Cook Book
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Indian sweets
Cuisine Indian
Servings 15 pieces

Ingredients
 

  • 100 grm or ¾ cup badam - almonds
  • 50 grm or ¼ cup watermelon seeds
  • 25 grm or ¼ cup dry coconut
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp dry ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp gathola powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 cup or 250 grm mawa or khoya
  • 2-3 tbsp ghee
  • 200 grm or ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Garnish with almond slits and pistachio slits

Instructions

  • In a mixture jar, add almond and grind it coarse powder on pulse grinding.
  • Now in a pan, add 1 tsp ghee and almond powder. Roast on low flame and take out into mixing bowl.
  • Then in a pan, add 1 tsp ghee and watermelon seeds. Roast on low flame and take out into mixing bowl.
  • Now in a pan, add dry coconut and poppy seeds. Roast on low flame and take out into a bowl.
  • Then in a pan, add 1 tbsp ghee, add mawa/khoya, and roast on low flame till the ghee is separate from its sides.
  • Take out into mixing bowl and mix all ingredients of badam pak.
  • Now in a pan, add sugar and water. Cook on medium flame till sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Then add saffron water and mix well.
  • Now cook sugar syrup till it reaches 1 string consistency.
  • Then add badam pak mixture into it. Mix well and cook till it leaves the sides of the pan.
  • Now add the mixture into grease plate. Cool down at room temperature.
  • Cut into pieces and serve.
  • Store it in air-tight container for 15 days on room temperature and 1 month in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Grind badam (almond) into a coarse powder.
  • Roast badam powder on low-medium flame. Do not roast it on high flame.
  • Watermelon seeds increase the immunity system, also boost-energy, and help to improve skin and hair.
  • Coconut is good for hair and skin.
  • Mawa/khoya is rich in calcium, so good for teeth and bones. It improves immunity and boosts energy.
  • Cook sugar syrup till it reaches 1-string consistency.
  • For long shelf life and can store in an airtight container for 15-20 days in winter and up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
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