1Initially, remove the skin from 30 almonds (1/4 cup) by pouring hot water over them and leaving them for 15 minutes. Alternatively, soak them in regular water for at least 5 hours.
2Initially, remove the skin from 30 almonds (1/4 cup) by pouring hot water over them and leaving them for 15 minutes. Alternatively, soak them in regular water for at least 5 hours.
3Initially, remove the skin from 30 almonds (1/4 cup) by pouring hot water over them and leaving them for 15 minutes. Alternatively, soak them in regular water for at least 5 hours.
4After 15 minutes, peel the almonds by pressing them gently.
5After 15 minutes, peel the almonds by pressing them gently.
6After 15 minutes, peel the almonds by pressing them gently.
7Blend the peeled almonds with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of milk and 2 cardamom pods.
8Blend the peeled almonds with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of milk and 2 cardamom pods.
9Blend the peeled almonds with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of milk and 2 cardamom pods.
10Set aside the blended almond mixture.
11Set aside the blended almond mixture.
12Set aside the blended almond mixture.
13Heat the remaining 1 ¾ Cups (440 ml) of milk in a saucepan over medium-to-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
14Heat the remaining 1 ¾ Cups (440 ml) of milk in a saucepan over medium-to-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
15Heat the remaining 1 ¾ Cups (440 ml) of milk in a saucepan over medium-to-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
16Once the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
17Once the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
18Once the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to low.
19Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of saffron to the warm milk.
20Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of saffron to the warm milk.
21Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of saffron to the warm milk.
22Add the blended almond mixture to the milk and stir continuously for about 3 minutes over a low flame, making sure the milk does not boil over.
23Add the blended almond mixture to the milk and stir continuously for about 3 minutes over a low flame, making sure the milk does not boil over.
24Add the blended almond mixture to the milk and stir continuously for about 3 minutes over a low flame, making sure the milk does not boil over.
25Serve the Badam milk hot or cold, garnished with chopped almonds and saffron strands.
26Serve the Badam milk hot or cold, garnished with chopped almonds and saffron strands.
27Serve the Badam milk hot or cold, garnished with chopped almonds and saffron strands.