5 from 24 votes
Badam Milk (Indian Saffron Almond Milk)
Badam Milk is a traditional Indian drink made by blending peeled almonds into a smooth paste and simmering it with milk, sugar, crushed cardamom, and saffron. The result is a rich, creamy almond-flavored milk infused with aromatic spices and a delicate saffron color. This beverage can be enjoyed hot or chilled, often garnished with slivered pistachios and additional saffron strands for visual appeal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
256 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 18-20 almonds
- 2 cup milk divided
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 pinch saffron aka Kesar
- 3 green cardamom seeds removed and crushed, or 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder, aka Elaichi
- pistachio slivered, for garnish
- saffron for garnish, aka Kesar
Instructions
- To make the skin of almonds simpler to peel, soak them in hot water for 15-20 minutes. After that, peel each almond's skin. It should be easy to remove.
- Blend it with 1/4 cup milk until it becomes a smooth paste.
- Heat the remaining milk in a heavy-bottomed pan.
- When the milk has reached a boil, stir in the almond paste, sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron. Stir everything together thoroughly.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. After that, turn off the heat.
- And it’s ready. Garnish with slivered pistachios and saffron strands.
- Serve Badam Milk hot or chill in the refrigerator and serve it cold.
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Notes
- Soaking almonds for 15-20 minutes in hot water helps peel their skins easily and improves digestibility.
- For a smoother drink, strain the milk to remove any almond pieces before serving.
- Use whole milk to enhance the creaminess and flavor of Badam Milk.
- Ensure the almonds are blended into a smooth paste to avoid grittiness in the beverage.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
106mg
(4%)
Potassium
420mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.