Badam Kheer (Almond Pudding)

• 1 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
• 5 cups milk
• 12 cup sugar
• 2 -3 green cardamoms, husk removed and seeds crushed
• 1 teaspoon saffron

1. Shred 1/4 almonds into thin strips (optional) and grind the rest into a smooth paste using some of the milk.
2. Bring the rest of the milk to a boil and simmer till 2/3 of the volume remains.
3. Add the almond paste, sugar, cardamom powder and saffron.
4. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Transfer to serving dish and chill.
6. Garnish with some of the shredded almond strips and serve.

almonds, milk, sugar, saffron

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/badam-kheer-almond-pudding-419154 (may not work)