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Saffron milk in a glass.
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Kesar Milk

Kesar milk or saffron milk is a quick treat flavored with saffron, crushed almonds and a hint of cardamom. A traditional Indian drink!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: badam milk, kesar badam, kesar doodh, kesar milk, saffron milk
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • kettle or pot to heat milk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Milk milk of choice, whole milk for creaminess
  • 1½ tbsp almond powder
  • 1 pinch Saffron crushed
  • 1 tbsp Sugar adjust to taste
  • ⅛ tsp cardamom

Instructions

  • Add milk, sugar and saffron to kettle or pot and heat on stovetop
    saffron milk on stove
  • Bring to boil then take off heat
    saffron milk boiling on stove
  • Pour and top with crushed almonds
    badam doodh

Notes

If serving the drink chilled, bloom the saffron in 2 tbsp heated milk then mix into the cold milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 1mg