Microwave badam pak
Almond and semolina fudge
Quick almond and semolina fudge made in the microwave
A quick almond sweet made in minutes in the microwave: semolina toasted in butter, mixed with coarsely ground almonds, saffron and sweetened condensed milk, then set in a tray. It's soft, nutty and fragrant with cardamom. Makes 20 squares, ideal when guests are on the way.
- Total time
- 17 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 20
Ingredients
- 5 ½ oz semolina1 cup
- 2 ⅞ oz butter, melted½ cup
- 6 ½ oz almonds, coarsely ground1½ cups
- 1 tsp saffron, crushed
- 5 ½ oz sweetened condensed milk½ cup
- 1 tsp ground cardamom, coarse
To decorate
- 2 tbsp almond flakes
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Mix 2 ⅞ oz butter, melted and 5 ½ oz semolina in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and heat on high for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 2: Stir, then heat for a further 3 minutes, stirring halfway, until light brown.
3 minStep 3: Add 6 ½ oz almonds, coarsely ground and 1 tsp saffron, crushed and heat for 1 minute.
1 minStep 4: Stir in 5 ½ oz sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp ground cardamom, coarse and mix well.
Step 5: Press into a greased 18 × 10 cm tray, about 1 cm thick.
Step 6: Decorate with 2 tbsp almond flakes. When cool, cut into 3.5 cm squares.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does microwave badam pak take?
- About 17 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 20 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of butter, melted?
- The same weight of ghee or coconut oil (for frying and most baking).
- What can I use instead of sweetened condensed milk?
- Oat, soy or almond milk, same amount (use unsweetened for savoury dishes).
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