Wash the sago pearls in water and drain well. Soak in 1 cup water for 30 mins.
When ready to cook, add the sago in a saucepan with water and cook until transparent stirring often.
Check by pressing the sago, it should be soft to touch.
Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 mins, peel the skin and grind to a smooth paste with some milk.
Bring the milk to a boil, simmer and cook for 10 mins in low flame.
Add this ground almond paste to the milk and simmer for a few mins.
Drain the excess water in sago and add the simmering milk. Stir well.
Add sugar and let it melt.
Let the milk boil for few more minutes until everything combines well.
If needed add more milk & simmer. It usually thickens upon cooling.
Garnish with chopped almond.
Serve Badam Sabudana kheer warm or chilled.