
nut/seed
Blanched almond
Badam
3 g1 teaspoon
9 g1 tablespoon
1.2 g1 one blanched almond (about 1.2 g)
1 cup whole almonds ≈143 g; one almond ≈1.2 g; 1 tsp ≈3.0 g.
Instead of Blanched almond
AlmondUse the same weight; cover with hot water for 5 minutes, then slip off the skins.
Blanched split almondUse the same weight; they are already peeled and split, so use whole or chop as needed.
Cashew nutUse the same weight; soak in warm water before grinding. They are softer and richer, so the dish will be creamier.
Recipes with Blanched almond

Alubhokhara Qorma
Lamb in Plum Sauce

Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Lamb Biryani from Lucknow

Baadam Pasanda
Lamb Fillets with Cashews & Almonds

Baadam Pasanda
Pasanda with Almonds

Baadam ki Jaali
Almond Marzipan

Baadami Chawal Bariyan
Creamy Spiced Rice with Almonds

Badaam ki Kheer
Almond Milk Pudding

Bharwan Pasande
Stuffed Pasanda

Chaamp Baadami
Almond Chops

Chaar Magaz ka Murg
Chicken with Melon Seeds

Chandi Qorma
Sterling Chicken

Churma Laadoo
Fried Bread Sweets

Kahoor ka Halwa
Dessert of Dates

Lassi Masalewali
Spicy Yoghurt Shake

Lucknowi Badami Murgh
Creamy Chicken Curry with Ground Almonds, Yoghurt, Cardamom and Fenugreek

Masala Milkshake
Spicy Milkshake

Meve ki Gujiya
Sweet Nutty Pastry

Mutanjan Pulao
Sweet Lamb Pulao

Nariyal ki Kheer
Coconut Rice Pudding

Nishashte ka Halwa
Wheatgerm Halwa

Qabooli
Rice & Dried Fruit Kedgeree

Qorma Asafjahi
The Sovereign’s Favourite

Rabri
Thickened Milk

Sandali Murg
White Chicken Curry

Sasranga
Baked Spicy Minced (Ground) Meat

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Curry

Shahi Qorma
Prince-like Chicken Curry

Shahi Tukra
Sweet Morsel for the Prince

Sheer Birinj
Regal Milk & Rice Dessert


