Kesar Badam Milk
Veg
Contains dairy
Contains nuts
A rich and aromatic milk beverage flavored with saffron and almonds, often served during festive occasions.
Cuisines
Brij
Best for
Snacks
Night
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | full-fat milk |
| 10-12 | almonds |
| 8-10 | saffron strands |
| 2 tablespoons | sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped pistachios |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped cashews |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the almonds in hot water for 15 minutes, then peel and grind them into a smooth paste.
- 2 Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a gentle boil.
- 3 Add the saffron strands to the milk and stir well to infuse the color and flavor.
- 4 Mix in the almond paste and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5 Add sugar and cardamom powder, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 6 Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 7 Garnish with chopped pistachios and cashews before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can use a few drops of rose water or kewra essence.