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5 Minute Authentic Haldi Doodh (Traditional Indian Golden Milk)

Turmeric milk (haldi doodh) is a soothing traditional Indian drink. Ready in 5 minutes, it's the perfect cozy drink.
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: golden milk, haldi ka doodh, turmeric milk
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup whole milk
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder start with 1/4 tsp if you are new to it to get used to the taste
  • 1-2 tsp jaggery powder
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain) optional

Instructions

  • Heat milk in a small saucepan on medium heat.
    Milk in a pot.
  • Let the cup of milk just begin to simmer and add turmeric powder and black pepper powder. 
    Black pepper and turmeric powder in milk in a pot.
  • Whisk in jaggery powder until it melts.
    Jaggery powder added to haldi doodh.
  • Enjoy this soothing drink.
    Haldi doodh in a glass.

Notes

Ajwain (carom seed) is optional - my grandma used to add it for added benefits
Making it fresh is best
You can use fresh turmeric root instead of turmeric powder

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 0.5mg