Haldi Doodh | Turmeric Milk
Haldi doodh is a traditional drink from the Indian cuisine famed for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is delicious, sweetened with honey & has warming spices like turmeric, black pepper, etc. You might have heard about this traditional haldi doodh as the turmeric latte | golden milk | turmeric milk. Make this turmeric milk at home and enjoy the soothing, calming spiced milk,
Equipment
- Sauce Pan (preferably with a heat resistant handle)
- cooking spoons
- Measuring Spoons/Cups
- Serving Cups
- Mortar & Pestle (to powder black pepper/cardamom powder; optional)
- Sieve
Ingredients
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon haldi/turmeric powder
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Pour milk into the saucepan and start boiling it on medium heat.
- Once the milk starts to heat up, add haldi, black pepper, and cardamom powder.
- Let the milk come to a full boil. Remove from heat.
- Once it has cooled down slightly, add honey and mix well.
- Pour into serving glasses (use a sieve if required) and take warm sips.
Notes
1 CUP = 250 ML. (US cups are typically 240 ml. You can use US cups with no significant change to the dish).
1 TEASPOON = 5ML; 1 TABLESPOON= 15 ML
Use freshly ground black pepper and cardamom for best results.
This is usually served hot/warm. But, I do enjoy it cold as well.
Never leave the milk to boil unattended.
Turmeric stains clothes, countertops, and fingertips. Be mindful of this.