Badam Milk Recipe (Badam Doodh)

badam milk served in a steel glass garnished with nuts and saffron with nits on the side

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Badam milk (also known as Almond Flavored Milk) is a popular Indian beverage made with almond paste, milk, sugar, and flavored with saffron and ground cardamom.

Course Beverage

Cuisine Indian

Keyword badam doodh, badam milk, indian almond milk

Diet Gluten-Free

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Soaking Time 5

Total Time 5 20

Servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

20-22 almonds
1 cup water
2 cups whole milk divided
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch of saffron
¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions

Soak the whole almonds in water for 4-5 hours or in hot water for at least 15 minutes. Once done, peel off the skin. Soaking in hot water helps to peel the skin easily.
Now, blend the soaked almonds, sugar, saffron strands, and ¼ cup of milk until you get a smooth and fine paste.
Next, boil the remaining milk in a large heavy-bottomed pan.
When the milk has reached a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer the milk, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes.
Add the almond saffron paste. Thoroughly combine everything.
Cook for 4-5 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
Add in ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder and mix well.
Once done, switch off the stove and serve the drink hot or cold. Top it up with chopped pistachios and a few Kesar strands.

Notes

Tips to make the Best Badam Milk

Soak the almonds: Almonds should be soaked overnight or in hot water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Nuts taste better and are simpler to digest after soaking.
Sweetener: If you want to make the drink a lot healthier, you can use jaggery, coconut sugar, or dates instead of sugar.
Use good quality almonds: Use fresh and good quality almonds for the best-tasting badam milk. Almonds that are old or rancid can alter the taste.
Blend the almonds properly: Blend the almonds with milk until you get a smooth and fine paste for creamy and rich-tasting almond milk.
Strain the milk: If you don't want to chew on the almond bits while drinking the milk, strain it and serve it.

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