Masala Milk a cozy winter drink. We prepare it by boiling Milk and simmered along with spices and nuts. Serve hot by garnishing with nuts and Saffron.
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Masala Milk is one of my favorite beverages. It is so healthy and flavorful. Milk is boiled and simmered along with spices and nuts and served hot by garnishing with nuts and Saffron. , Usually it is offered before sleep for a sound sleep. Now let’s get started.
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About Masala Milk
Masala Milk or Masala doodh is a traditional drink in many Indian States. It is usually flavored with a mix of nuts , spices and saffron. There are so many ways to prepare this traditional drink. It is not only delicious but way to healthy as well. It is rich in protein and calcium.
We can serve masala milk to person of all ages. From toddlers to even elders. just make sure to customize the recipes according to whom we serve.
When serving to kids and toddlers make sure to adjust the amount of pepper powder addition. Also we can replace sugar with palm sugar. When given to elders or adults customize accordingly.
Masala Milk Powder
The version of masala doodh I made her is from scratch. I did not use any premix powder . However for a quicker or Instant Masala Milk we can prepare our own premix.
Prepare the Masala Milk powder by grinding together Cashew nuts , Almonds , Pistachios , Saffron. Along with this we can also add cardamom , Cinnamon , Clove and Pepper.
If the Readymade masala milk powder is handy we can prepare this in just 10 mins. All you have to do is boil milk and add the premix powder and simmer with sugar and serve. A total game changer.
Ingredients
Milk - Use creamy Full fat milk
Turmeric powder - It has medicinal properties and helps in the milk to serve its purpose.
Saffron - Adds richness to milk
Whole spices - Gives a nice flavor to milk
Pepper Powder - Adds the spice and blend perfectly well
Sugar - We can add sugar or any other sweeteners as you prefer. Palm Jaggery is the best Option.
Almonds - Makes the milk rich and adds a lovely taste.
FAQ's
It is a healthy drink which is rich in protein and calcium. It is perfect for a cold day and we can prepare it with less efforts. We can serve the drink for all ages.
How to Prepare Masala Milk
1. Soak almonds in hot water for 30 mins or normal water for 3-4 hours. Peel the skin of the almonds.
2. Grind the almonds along with little milk to a coarse paste. Set aside.
3. Get all the whole spices. I am adding cardamom , Cinnamon , Clove and Whole pepper.
4. Crush the whole spices in a mortar and pestle and set aside.
5. Soak saffron in luke warm milk and set aside for 30 mins.
6. Heat and bring milk to boil in a sauce pan.
7. Once the milk comes to boil . Simmer the flame and add the ground almond paste.
8. Next add pepper powder.
9. And then add sugar or any sweeteners as you prefer. Preferable Palm sugar.
10. Next add soaked saffron.
11. And then add turmeric powder.
12. Finally add the crushed whole spices.
13. Combine everything and let it simmer for another 5 mins and then switch off. Delicious and healthy Masala Milk is ready.
Tips & Variations
Along with almonds Pistachios, Walnuts, We can also add cashews for garnish.
You can also strain the milk before serving . So that we can discard cloves and other spices before drinking.
We can also replace Cardamom with Cardamom Powder for a good flavor.
Serve hot after a heavy meal or before sleep.
Serving Suggestions
Can be had anytime of the day. Makes a perfect drink for the cold days. If you are having a sore throat this will serve as a best remedy. Perfect and helps in a sound sleep too.
Storing Options
Masala milk stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. While serving you can reheat in a sauce pan or microwave it and serve hot.
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📖 Recipe
Masala Milk | Masala Paal
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 3 cups Milk
- 10 Almonds
- ¼ tsp Pepper powder
- 3 Cloves
- 2 Cardamom
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 4 Pepper Corns
- 10 Saffron
- 2 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Soak almonds in hot water for 30 mins or normal water for 3-4 hours. Peel the skin of the almonds.
- Grind the almonds along with little milk to a coarse paste. Set aside.
- Get all the whole spices. I am adding cardamom , Cinnamon , Clove and Whole pepper.
- Crush the whole spices in a mortar and pestle and set aside.
- Soak saffron in luke warm milk and set aside for 30 mins.
- Heat and bring milk to boil in a sauce pan.
- Once the milk comes to boil . Simmer the flame and add the ground almond paste.
- Next add pepper powder.
- And then add sugar or any sweeteners as you prefer. Preferable Palm sugar.
- Next add soaked saffron.
- And then add turmeric powder.
- Finally add the crushed whole spices.
- Combine everything and let it simmer for another 5 mins and then switch off. Delicious and healthy Masala Milk is ready.
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Notes
- Along with almonds Pistachios, Walnuts, Cashewnuts can also be used for garnishing the Masala Milk.
- You can also strain the milk before serving so that cloves and other spices can be discarded.
- Cardamom can be replaced by Cardamom Powder for a good flavour.
- Serve hot after a heavy meal or before sleep.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
This post is originally from 2016. It is now updated with new pictures, details, and recipe cards.
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