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Kesar Badam Milk | Cosy Winter Drink

Kesar Badam Milk | Cosy Winter Drink

Kesar badam milk is the best winter drink! This milk recipe is so rich, calming and soothing. It will surely keep you chill free and is easier to make than you think.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cup full-fat or whole milk
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • 10-12 saffron strands
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, soak saffron strands in 2 tbsp lukewarm milk.
  • In another bowl, pour hot water and add the almonds. Soak for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, drain the almonds and peel the skin off. In a blender jar, pour ¼ cup milk and add the almonds. Grind until it becomes smooth.
  • The almond paste should be thick and smooth. It’s okay if look slightly grainy.
  • Heat the remaining milk in a non-stick pan over medium flame. Bring it to a boil while stirring occasionally.
  • Once it comes to a boil, lower the flame and add the almond paste, saffron milk and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  • Allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the milk thickens. As soon as the milk starts to thicken, turn the heat off.
  • Pour the kesar badam milk into glasses. Garnish with saffron and serve hot. You can also refrigerate it for an hour and serve chilled.
Keyword badam doodh, milk recipe, winter drink