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Almonds are among the worldu2019s most popular tree nuts that come in small size but<br>have enormous nutritional value benefitting our health in many ways. U.S is the<br>highest producer of badam.
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Badam in Indian Kitchen, 5 Recipes for Indian Mom’s
Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts that come in small size but have enormous nutritional value benefitting our health in many ways. U.S is the highest producer of badam. MyHomeGrocers presents the best of its kind and we Indians always had craving for Indian sweets. All can be easily made at home, with the ingredients available at MyHomeGrocers store. Almonds are commonly called the ‘king of ingredients in Indian sweets’ as Almonds are the most commonly present ingredient in all sweets. MyHomeGrocers presents an glimpse of all the recipes which can be prepared with Almonds to all the Indian moms.
Uses of Badam in Indian Kitchen: Almonds can be consumed raw, roasted or salted. It can either be mixed with other dry fruits or can be mixed with oats. Other than consuming it directly, Badam can be used in the following below ways: 1. Badam Milk Badam/Almond milk is a tasty popular drink made with fresh Almond paste and milk and as a replacement of the milk that has many health benefits. It can be consumed by all age groups and it has nutritional values similar to cow's milk but slightly healthier as it has Vitamin D where cow’s milk lacks it. It is more useful for people who are conscious about weight gain or on diet because Badam milk is a low-calorie beverage. Almond milk can be combined with smoothies or can be added with any flavours like saffron and cardamom.
2. Badam Burfi Badam burfi is one of the popular Indian sweet made during the festive season or any other occasions with very few ingredients like Almonds and milk. It can be served at home for guests after a heart full meal. It can be stored upto one month when refrigerated and stored in an airtight container. 3. Badam Chikki Almonds are a favourite for making candies, along with other dried fruits. Chikki’s are a rich source of Vitamins and can be taken at any time of the day all around the year. Badam chikki is simply made by adding chopped badam to melted jaggery and then cooled down and then cut into pieces once it is hardened.
4. Almond Butter Thick, rich, delicious, kids all time favourite butter can be made more delicious and healthier by adding almonds in it. It can be made simply by roasting and grinding the almonds until they start releasing oil and turn into paste. It is mostly used as a spread in breakfast. 5. Badam Laddu Almonds taste extraordinary in savory dishes like Laddos, which are liked by all age groups. It can be made with Besan , peanuts, ragi, etc.. Badam is one of the ingredients which is top in nutritional value when compared to others. It can be made easily without any additional fats like ghee, oil or even milk but by using only sugar and jaggery.
There are still more varieties like Badam Halwa, Protein bars, Almond chocolate or biscuits or even Almond ice cream, etc.. which can be prepared using Badam. The added advantage of Badams are they are rich in Vitamin E, which helps in reducing signs of ageing and nourishes the skin and helps in hair growth.
