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Published: Apr 1, 2013 · Modified: Jan 5, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Badam Kheer | Almond Payasam

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A delicious Kheer / Payasam served on festival days and on special occasions. Badam Kheer is very easy to make and needs just the basic ingredients. The flavor of almond along with saffron is just amazing.
Badam Kheer

April is going to be one of the most exciting months of my blogging life. For the blogging marathon, we have decided that this month we are going to do a month long marathon posting a recipe every day for this month. For this our leader Srivalli chose 4 different themes, one for each week. The themes are amazing and it makes us think and research for different recipes pertaining to the themes. I would request all my readers to encourage all of the mega marathoners by visiting us during this week and sending us a note if you liked the recipes.

Theme for week one is Occasion. When thinking about what to choose, I kept in mind that my mother is coming to visit me during this time and hence I wanted to keep it pretty traditional and as learning process for me as well. Hence I chose traditional South Indian (Tamil) wedding as my occasion.

Indian Traditional Wedding

I always loved to go to weddings. Even as a kid all the amazing food served during the wedding never failed to awe me. I love that the traditional wedding always followed a pattern for their menus during the different days of the ceremony. I have chosen few recipes that are my favorites that are served during the wedding and I hope you like them as well.

Badam kheer is one of the payasams (kheers) that is served during the Nichyathartham /Jaanavaasam ceremony. This is the day 1 of the wedding where both families exchange the wedding agreement in writing and happily accept the wedding between the two families.

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In olden days the groom is invited to the wedding by having an enormous ceremony and he generally is made to travel on grandly decorated cars. There are kids sitting all around the groom when the car goes for a round all over the street. There are people singing and playing instruments (nathaswaram and thavil) when the car is driven very slowly.

The whole family walks with the procession and the ladies of the family are carrying all kinds of goodies (fruits and sweets) to take to the wedding. The car stops at a temple near the wedding hall and they do a quick prayer before going to the wedding. Once they reach the hall, nichyathartham takes place and then it is time for dinner (my favorite).

Coming to the recipe, badam kheer, it is a very simple payasam which is easy to make using very few ingredients. The badam (almonds) as such gives a richness to the payasam.

Badam Kheer 1

Preparation time – 15 mins plus about an hour to soak the almonds
Cooking time – 1 hr
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Badam Kheer – (serves 8)

  • Badam/Almonds – 1 cup
  • Sugar – 2 ¼ cup
  • Milk (boiled) – 8 cups
  • Saffron – few strands
  • Nuts – to garnish (optional)

Procedure –

  • Typically the badam is soaked overnight and then peeled in the morning. I generally never remember to soak it in advance and hence I always soak it very hot water for about an hour. What works really well is soaking the almonds in hot water inside a hot case or a thermos. This quickens the process and the badam is ready to peel within half an hour. Also the badam peels with a lot of ease. the skin simply slips out in between the fingers.
Peeling Almonds
  • Once the badam is soaked, peel the skin and then grind it into a smooth paste using little water.
  • In a deep thick bottomed pan, cook the ground badam in low heat until the raw smell goes away (about 15 mins).
  • Now add the sugar and let it come to a boil. The kheer would liquefy once the sugar is added. Let it cook for few more mins (about 10 mins).
  • Meantime, in a small bowl add some warm milk and dissolve the saffron thread in the milk. Keep this aside to add to the kheer at a later stage.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, add the boiled milk and mix well. Check for the sugar and add more if needed, depending on your liking. Let it come to a boil.
  • Simmer and then add the dissolved saffron/milk mixture. Mix well and garnish with nuts of your choice.
  • I generally do not add any garnish for badam kheer, because I like the smooth texture of the kheer by itself.
  • Refrigerate the badam kheer for couple of hours and serve chilled.

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Badam Kheer Recipe

Badam Kheer | Almond Payasam

Badam Kheer is a delicious milk dessert that can be served either warm or cold. A delicious Kheer / Payasam served on festival days and on special occasions.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Badam/Almonds
  • 2 ¼ cup Sugar
  • 8 cups Milk
  • Saffron
  • Nuts

Instructions

  • Typically the badam is soaked overnight and then peeled in the morning. I generally never remember to soak it in advance and hence I always soak it very hot water for about an hour. What works really well is soaking the almonds in hot water inside a hot case or a thermos. This quickens the process and the badam is ready to peel within half an hour. Also the badam peels with a lot of ease. the skin simply slips out in between the fingers.
  • Once the badam is soaked, peel the skin and then grind it into a smooth paste using little water.
  • In a deep thick bottomed pan, cook the ground badam in low heat until the raw smell goes away (about 15 mins).
  • Now add the sugar and let it come to a boil. The kheer would liquefy once the sugar is added. Let it cook for few more mins (about 10 mins).
  • Meantime, in a small bowl add some warm milk and dissolve the saffron thread in the milk. Keep this aside to add to the kheer at a later stage.
  • Once the sugar dissolves, add the boiled milk and mix well. Check for the sugar and add more if needed, depending on your liking. Let it come to a boil.
  • Simmer and then add the dissolved saffron/milk mixture. Mix well and garnish with nuts of your choice.
  • I generally do not add any garnish for badam kheer, because I like the smooth texture of the kheer by itself.
  • Refrigerate the badam kheer for couple of hours and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Rachel Cotterill says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I'd never heard of payasam before, but this sounds like something I would love. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. Foodiliciousnan says

    April 03, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    What do you mean olden days? Even I had a 'proper' janavasam like you've mentioned:) Lovely badam kheer made even more wonderful with the choice of serving glass. Looks so pretty

    Reply
    • shasan18 says

      April 03, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I agree....I meant to say in olden days they rode in heavily decorated cars or vahanam all around the town versus now a days it is more simpler . I should rephrase it 🙂

      Reply
  3. The Pumpkin Farm says

    April 03, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    beautiful presentation, looks yumm

    Reply
  4. Pavani N says

    April 03, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Loved reading about the ceremony Sandhya. Almond kheer sounds amazing.

    Reply
  5. Nisha Sundar says

    April 03, 2013 at 12:18 am

    I love chilled Badam Kheer! Yummy kheer!

    Reply
  6. Chef Mireille says

    April 02, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    this looks so good...and refreshing

    Reply
  7. Pallavi Purani says

    April 02, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    What a lovely kheer. Looking forward to more dishes from the series 🙂

    Reply
  8. Manju says

    April 02, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Nice explanation sandhya, in our area instead of tea, coffee we use to serve this as badam milk

    Reply
  9. Rajani S says

    April 02, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    The kheer looks delicious. I remember the car drive and the kids' rush to get in the groom's car for my all my cousins' weddings...brings a smile 🙂

    Reply
  10. Preeti Garg says

    April 02, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    badam kheer look perfect and awesome dessert to serve after meal.

    Reply
  11. Nalini's Kitchen says

    April 02, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    delicious looking kheer,nice captures..

    Reply
  12. veena krishnakumar says

    April 02, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Delicious Kheer!!!

    Reply
  13. Shruti Dhingra Wahi says

    April 02, 2013 at 5:37 am

    Looks so inviting !!! Healthy and Delicious 🙂
    ShrutiRasoi

    Reply
  14. Srivalli says

    April 02, 2013 at 7:50 am

    Very interesting to read about this occasion..I am so glad you enjoyed doing this..:)

    Reply
  15. Rita Bose says

    April 02, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Kheer looks absolutely delicious!! 🙂
    https://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

    Reply
  16. Padmajha PJ says

    April 02, 2013 at 7:25 am

    Nowadays not many groom like the janvaasam ride.But I enjoy going thro mom's wedding pics with these clicks. Nice kheer and truly rich ,fit for the occasion

    Reply
  17. Savitha Ganesan says

    April 02, 2013 at 2:07 am

    kheer looks so yumm.perfect for any occasion

    Reply
  18. Gayathri Kumar says

    April 02, 2013 at 5:59 am

    Kheer looks absolutely inviting...

    Reply
  19. vaishali sabnani says

    April 02, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I guess most of us have the same custom ..where the groom goes to the temple...nice to read about the various customs...and the badaam kheer is inviting..apt for the occasion.

    Reply
  20. Sona - Quick Picks says

    April 02, 2013 at 5:09 am

    yummy kheer

    Reply
  21. Saras says

    April 02, 2013 at 4:58 am

    Rich and delicious Kheer!! Love to have any time..

    Reply
  22. Prami Pramitha says

    April 02, 2013 at 4:55 am

    rich and yummy kheer...
    Thanks for linking with my event “Foodabulous Fest –April Month Series”

    Reply
  23. Sudha Sabarish says

    April 01, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Delicious kheer and love anything with almonds.

    Reply
  24. Priya Suresh says

    April 01, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Rich,super nutty and definitely a delicious kheer for any occasion..Lovely.

    Reply
  25. divya says

    April 01, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Just mouthwatering...looks yummy & delicious!

    Reply
  26. Suja Manoj says

    April 01, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    Healthy and tasty kheer,yum

    Reply
  27. Suma Gandlur says

    April 01, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Tht is a delectable kheer fit for any occasion.

    Reply
  28. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

    April 01, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    lovely kheer. My father-in-law's fav kheer!!

    Reply
  29. Priya Anandakumar says

    April 01, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Healthy and yummy,beautiful theme....

    Reply
  30. Kitchen Queen says

    April 01, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    delicious kheer.

    Reply
  31. Suchi Sm says

    April 01, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    Fantastic Kheer.. healthy yummy...

    Reply

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