Badam Pedha - Almond Pedha Recipe
Soft, creamy, and delicious Almond Pedha made with just four ingredients. This easy Indian sweet combines almond flour, condensed milk, ghee, and cardamom. Perfect for Diwali, festivals, and special occasions.
Servings: 18 pedhas
Calories: 85kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Ghee + extra for greasing the palm while shaping the pedas
- 1 cup Almond flour Fine blanched almond flour
- 1 (14 oz) can Sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- Rose Water
Optional for decorative garnishes
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan over low to medium heat. Add almond flour and roast gently for 1–2 minutes. Stir continuously.
- Add condensed milk. Mix well until everything is combined. Cook on low heat, stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Add cardamom powder and rose water. Mix well.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan. It should form a soft dough.
- Turn off the heat and transfer the mixture to a greased plate. Allow it to cool until comfortable to handle.
- Grease your palms with a little ghee. Divide the mixture into equal portions. Roll into smooth balls and gently flatten to make peda shapes.
- Decorate with chopped almonds, varkh or saffron if desired. Cool completely and serve.
Notes
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Use fine almond flour for a smooth texture.
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Keep the heat low to prevent the mixture from burning.
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Do not overcook. The mixture will firm up as it cools.
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If the dough feels sticky, let it cool longer before shaping.
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7–10 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pedha | Calories: 85kcal