Badam Kheer, Almond payasam

Ingredients

1. Almonds or Badam - 1 cup
2. Milk - 4 cups
3. Sugar - 1 to 2  cups as needed
4. Saffron - 1/2 tea spoon
5. Water - 2 cups

Method

1. Soak saffron in cold milk and keep it aside.
2. Boil the water, turn off the stove, soak almonds in hot water for 1 hour.
3. Drain the almonds from hot water, peel the skin and grind into a fine paste using 1 cup of milk
4. Measure the almond paste and keep the same amount of sugar aside.
5. Cook the almond paste for 5 - 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. As the flavor comes out, add the rest of the milk, sugar, saffron milk and stir for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Switch off the stove and place in the refrigerator.
8. Serve it cold to enjoy the flavors.