Haldi doodh (turmeric milk)

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The traditional Indian Haldi doodh, translated as turmeric milk and now fashionably known as golden milk or turmeric latte is an little ayurvedic number I have grown up on. It is an Ayurvedic drink that contains anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting, cleansing and healing properties. 

It’s a perfect autumn and winter warmer for this cold evenings.

Benefits of turmeric milk

  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant

  • Contains antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties

  • Supports digestion and nourishes the body tissues

  • Strengthens immune system

  • Helps in treating a cold, cough and sore throat

  • Helps to reduce inflammation

Here is the recipe to make 2 cups (250ml makes 1 cup). You can play with your spice blend based on how you like it. I often add cardamom instead of cinnamon.

Ingredients:

500 ml milk (cow’s or a plant based milk of your choice)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp ground Black Pepper
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp jaggery or maple syrup
1/2 tsp ghee (this is optional)

Method:

  • Heat the milk in a saucepan on medium-low heat

  • Stir in the turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, black pepper

  • Bring the mixture to the boil point and until everything is well blended

  • Turn off the heat and add your sweetener