Saffron Milk (Kesar Doodh)

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Saffron Milk (Kesar Doodh)

Saffron milk is a warm, aromatic drink flavoured with saffron and cardamom, and topped with nuts for a crunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: glasses

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

2 Cups Milk
7-8 Saffron Strands
1 Teaspoon Sugar
½ Teaspoon Cardamom Powder
3 Almonds slivered
4 Pistachios chopped
1 Teaspoon Melon Seeds

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Instructions

Pour the milk into a saucepan and place it over medium heat on the stove.
2 Cups Milk
While the milk is heating up, take the saffron strands and crush them lightly using your fingers or a mortar and pestle.
7-8 Saffron Strands
Add the crushed saffron threads and sugar to the milk. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Allow the milk to come to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from sticking to the base of the pan.
Now add a pinch of cardamom powder and stir it.
½ Teaspoon Cardamom Powder
After simmering for a few minutes and ensuring that the saffron has infused into the milk, turn off the heat.
Add almonds, melon seeds and pistachios and stir well.
3 Almonds, 4 Pistachios, 1 Teaspoon Melon Seeds
Pour the saffron milk into cups or mugs and serve it warm.

Notes

Quality Saffron: Use good-quality saffron threads for the best flavour and colour. Look for threads that are deep red colour and have a strong aroma.

Gentle Heat: Heat the milk over medium-low heat to prevent scorching or boiling over. Simmer the milk gently to allow the saffron to infuse gradually without overheating.

Crushing Saffron: Crush the saffron threads lightly with a mortar and pestle before adding them to the milk. This helps release the flavour and colour more effectively.

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