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A warm, comforting North Indian drink made from creamy almond paste, milk, and fragrant saffron. This rich and nutty beverage is perfect for chilly evenings or as a nourishing tonic.
Prepare Almonds and Saffron
Sauté the Almond Paste
Simmer the Harira
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A warm, comforting North Indian drink made from creamy almond paste, milk, and fragrant saffron. This rich and nutty beverage is perfect for chilly evenings or as a nourishing tonic.
This north_indian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 343.31 calories per serving with 12.14g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for beverage or dessert or breakfast.
Garnish and Serve
Substitute dairy milk with almond milk or oat milk for a plant-based version. Use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of ghee.
Replace white sugar with jaggery powder, date paste, or maple syrup. If using jaggery, add it at the very end after turning off the heat to prevent curdling.
Add a few drops of rose water or kewra water at the end of cooking for a floral aroma.
Incorporate 8-10 cashews or a few walnuts along with the almonds when making the paste for a more complex nutty flavor.
Almonds are an excellent source of monounsaturated fats, protein, and Vitamin E, which support heart health, muscle maintenance, and skin health.
The combination of nuts, milk, and ghee provides a sustained release of energy, making it an ideal nourishing drink for post-fasting, during recovery, or as a breakfast beverage.
Made with a significant amount of milk, this beverage is rich in calcium and Vitamin D, which are crucial for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
According to Ayurveda, spices like saffron and cardamom have warming properties. This makes the drink ideal for cold weather, helping to soothe the throat and provide comfort.
One serving of Badam Harira (approximately 1 cup or 260g) contains around 350-400 calories, primarily from the milk, almonds, sugar, and ghee. The exact count can vary based on the type of milk and amount of sugar used.
Yes, in moderation, Badam Harira is considered a healthy and nourishing drink. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E. Milk is a great source of calcium and protein. It is traditionally given to boost energy and immunity, especially during winter or recovery.
Absolutely. To make it vegan, replace the dairy milk with a creamy plant-based milk like almond milk or oat milk, and use coconut oil or vegan butter in place of ghee.
You can store leftover Badam Harira in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It will thicken upon cooling. Reheat it gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk to adjust the consistency if needed.
Lumps usually form if the milk is added too quickly to the almond paste. To fix it, you can use an immersion blender directly in the pot to smooth it out. Alternatively, you can pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
Yes, you can use almond flour as a shortcut. Use about 1/2 cup of fine almond flour. Skip the soaking and grinding. Make a paste of the almond flour with a little milk, then add it to the hot ghee and sauté for 1-2 minutes before adding the rest of the milk. The texture might be slightly different but it will still be delicious.