Golden Turmeric Milk
Turmeric milk also known as golden milk aka Haldi Doodh is a healthy Indian drink that has been gaining popularity in the West.
Servings 1
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (or coconut, soy, almond, cashew milk)
- ½ teaspoon organic turmeric powder
- a pinch black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon organic honey or jaggery
Instructions
- Heat milk in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil on a medium-low flame.
- Once the milk begins to boil, then switch off the gas.
- Add turmeric powder and pepper powder. Note: Black pepper helps in the absorption of curcumin which is present in turmeric. So dont skip adding black pepper. Mix well
- Lastly, Stir in the honey and serve Haldi doodh hot or warm.
- To get extra froth, whip it with a milk frother or pour the Haldi milk into the glass from a distance.
Notes
Variations
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- Milk: You can use any kind of milk to make this recipe. Vegans can use almond milk, coconut milk, soya milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.
- Sweetener: Adding sweetener is purely up to your preference. It could be raw honey, jaggery, brown sugar, maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar, or any other sweetener of your choice.
- Spices: You can also try adding other spices, like ground cinnamon, cardamom, dry ground ginger, etc., for added flavor. You can also add grated ginger and whole spices and strain the milk before consuming.
- Iced turmeric latte: If you want to enjoy this drink cold, pour it over some ice and enjoy it during warmer months.
- Vanilla Extract: You can add a little vanilla extract for the flavor.
- Fresh Turmeric Root: To make turmeric milk using fresh turmeric root, peel and grate ½ inch turmeric root and boil with milk for 2-3 minutes, and strain the milk. Then add ground pepper powder and sweetener of your choice and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 349mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 278mg | Iron: 0.5mg