Badam Ke Lauze / Almond Slices --- 5th blog anniversary

This is the 5th year of my blog baby! How time flies fast.......  From a novice cook I've turned into a better cook... Lots of ups and downs.... Burning dishes to perfect bakes. A special thanks to all the blogger friends who have been a pillar of support in all these years. ## Another happy news while typing this recipe my first interview is published in SmartIndianWoman
http://www.smartindianwomen.com/blog/an-interview-with-blogger-niloufer-of-kitchen-samraj/
Feeling very very happy! Maasha Allah ##

This recipe was for Shhhh Cooking Secret Challenge  this month and I was paired with Viji of Virunthu Unna Vaanga and the secret ingredient was Almonds ... My mind immediately went for this delicious Badam ke Lauze / Almond slices. This dessert is our family favorite. It can be made a day in advance  and can be reheatedand is a perfect dessert for any party. The advantage is it freezes very well too. This recipe serves 6-8

Lets move on to the recipe

You need:
Eggs(medium)                 3 nos
Ground Almonds             75 gms
Milk Powder                    200 gms
Sugar                                200gms
Saffron Strands                1/2 tsp
Unsalted Butter                100gms
Flaked Almonds               25 gms

Preparation:

Beat the eggs in a bowl and leave aside.
Place the ground almonds, milk powder, sugar and saffron in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan, pour over the dry ingredients and mix well with a fork.
Add the beaten eggs and blend.
Spread the mixture in a shallow 15-20 cm dish and bake in a pre-heated oven at 160*C for 45 minutes.
Check whether cooked by piercing  with a knife or a skewer, which will emerge clean if its done.
Cut into diamond shapes and decorate with flaked almonds.

This dish is best eaten hot but also be served cold with whipping cream.