Thursday, October 20, 2011

Bridal Shower for Nithya - Badam Kheer / Almond Milk

What is a celebration without a traditional drink. Badam Kheer!! This is an easy to make Almond drink which tastes great when warm and still better when served chilled. And what are we celebrating?? Nithya's (virtual) Bridal Shower. I bet you would very well know Nithya of 4thsensecooking. For those of you who don't, Nithya is a lovely blogger and an excellent photographer. Do check out her space for some beautiful food clicks. 
We are celebrating this joyous occasion by having a bridal shower. And what better way to celebrate than to cook up, and by cook up we mean literally with food our common interest. To make it even more interesting we decided to make dishes from her space itself. I am bringing Badam Kheer and Tollhouse Cookies. Do check out Nithya's recipe here.
Also do check out who else are participating in the celebration. And for you come join the fun!!
Ingredients:
Serves - 4
Milk - 500 ml (approx 2 cups)
Almonds/Badam - 20 to 25
Sugar - 4 tbsp
Saffron strands - 5-6
Hot water - 1 cup
Method:
Soak the almonds in hot water for an hour. Peel the almonds by just pressing hard with the thumb and index finger. The skin would just come off easily. Puree the almonds in a mixer using little water until it becomes a smooth paste. Heat the milk and sugar until it boils. Take about a tbsp of hot milk and add the saffron strands. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add the ground almond paste and allow it to boil for another 5 mins. Remove from heat and add the saffron milk. Serve warm. You can also refrigerate for 2-4 hrs and serve chilled. 
Also do check out the virtual bridal shower party also being hosted at:

Anamika - Taste Junction
Archana - Mad Scientist's Kitchen
Priya Mitharwal - Mharo Rajasthan Recipes
Priya Mahadevan - Priyas Now Serving
Priya Suresh - Priya Easy n Tasty Recipes
Priya Sreeram - Bon Appetit
Radhika - Tickling Palates
Radhika Vasanth - Food for 7 stages of life
Reva - Kaarasaaram
Rupali - Recipe Grab Bag
Sanjeeta - Different Strokes
Vardhini - Zesty Palette







26 comments:

  1. Badam Kheer luks invitingly Good Dear.Yumm milky Bridal shower drink.Luv it.

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  2. it is a favorite here :) it looks creamy and delightful :)

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  3. Nice drink and beautifully clicked...thanks for being such a sport!!

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  4. Amazing post,the kheer luks yummy...Congrats to nithi...

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  5. A very health drink for Nithi bride show my dear..looks yummy:)

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  6. Sorry Krithi for leaving ur name,just update it..Delightful badam kheer..

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  7. Kheer looks yummy and healthy,congrats to Nithya.

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  8. kool- loved both the cookies as well as the drink and the fact that u dished up 2 recipes- lovely

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  9. Loved the whole concept. Very cool. :o). I just linked up my recipe for Diwali sweets. Thanks for reminding. :o)

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  10. Congrats to Nithya..delicious kheer..yum

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  11. Love this post as well :) The kheer looks beautiful and delicious.

    Hugsss again dear :)

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  12. wow, that looks so good and love your saree and presentation.

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  13. wow yummy drink and looks so tempting with wonderful clicks ....

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  14. delicious drink and a fabulous party for Nithya

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  15. Superb Presentation Krithi. I would not mind having a glass of that yummy kheer.

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  16. Que de fraicheur lacté, j'aime
    Je te souhaite un très beau samedi

    Valérie.

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  17. This's sucha lovely and thoughtful gesture to celebrate the happiness of another fellow blogger--I'm touched! Would love to sip into that keer right now, ah.

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  18. It is very inviting krithi. Love it.

    Cheers,
    Uma

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