Zainab Khanam
– Milk (full cream) – Almonds (soaked and peeled) – Saffron strands (kesar) – Sugar or jaggery – Cardamom powder – Chopped pistachios (optional)
Soak saffron in warm water or milk and set aside.
Soak almonds in warm water for 1 hour, peel, and blend with cardamom and milk to make a smooth puree.
Boil milk in a saucepan, add sugar and condensed milk, and mix until sugar dissolves.
Stir in the badam puree and whisk until well combined, then simmer until thickened.
Add saffron water and chopped almonds, mixing well.
Stir in sugar or jaggery and a pinch of cardamom powder. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
Pour into glasses, garnish with pistachios, and serve warm or chilled.