5.0 from 15 votes
Masala Doodh (Cozy, and Nourishing!)
Lightly sweetened milk with nuts, cardamom, nutmeg and saffron
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk whole milk or low fat
- 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
Masala Milk Powder
- ¼ cup almonds
- ¼ cup pistachios
- ¼ cup cashews
- 2 teaspoons cardamom powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1 teaspoon saffron
Garnish (optional)
- 2 teaspoons sliced pistachios
- 1 pinch saffron
Instructions
- Add almonds, pistachios, cashews, cardamom powder, and saffron to a spice grinder and pulse it a few times to make a coarse powder. Store this masala milk powder in an airtight container. Note: That recipe makes extra masala powder, around 6 to 8 servings.
- Add a teaspoon of water to a stainless steel saucepan and then add milk to it. Adding a little bit of water will help the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Cook on medium heat until the milk comes to a rolling boil. Lower the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of masala powder for each cup of milk. Allow the milk to simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the milk into cups. Garnish with sliced pistachios and a few strings of saffron. Enjoy hot.
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Notes
- Note that the recipe makes 1 cup of Masala Milk Powder. Store at room temperature for a week, for longer shelf life, refrigerate it. You will only need 2 tablespoons for each cup of milk.
- Unsweetened almond milk or oat milk can be used instead of regular milk
- Any combination of nuts can be used
- Traditionally sugar is used but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or other natural sweeteners
- To serve cold, chill the milk in the refrigerator
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
448mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
304mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.