Haldi doodh
Warm toned milk with turmeric, black pepper and cardamom, no sugar: 120 kcal and 6 g protein before bed.
- Time
- 7 min (1 prep + 6 cook)
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Level
- Easy
- Gear
- Stovetop
Per serving
1 cup (200 ml)
- Calories
- 120kcal
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 10g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Fat
- 6g
- Sugar
- 10g
Golden milk is simply warm milk simmered with turmeric, a pinch of black pepper and a little cardamom or ginger. Made with toned milk and no added sugar it is a light, protein- and calcium-rich nightcap that most people find comforting after a long day. A pinch of pepper is traditional with turmeric; the milk's own sweetness is enough once you get used to it.
- Calcium rich
- Under 15 min
- Budget
- Dinner
- Anytime
Contains dairy.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1
Pour the milk into a small pan, add turmeric, pepper, cardamom and ginger, and warm on low-medium heat, stirring now and then.
- 2
Bring it just to a simmer with small bubbles at the edges, about 5 minutes, then keep it simmering gently for 1 minute so the turmeric loses its raw taste.
- 3
Strain into a cup, stir in the jaggery if using, and drink warm.
Tips
- Use fresh turmeric root (1/2 inch, grated) when you can find it; it tastes brighter and less chalky.
- Froth it with a milk frother or shake in a bottle for a café-style latte.
Swaps
- Unsweetened soy milk works for a vegan version with similar protein; oat or almond milk has far less protein.
Storage
Make fresh; reheated turmeric milk tastes flat.
Nutrition is estimated per serving from IFCT 2017 and USDA FoodData Central and rounded. Your ingredients and portions will differ a little.
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