Immunity15 min
A Homemade Kesar-Badam Milk Masala Jar
A coarse powder of almonds, cashews, pistachio, cardamom and saffron kept in a jar and a pinch stirred into warm milk. Homemade and unsweetened; not for nut allergy.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Winter milk, made simple
Packets of milk masala are often full of sugar. A home-made mix of almonds, cashews, pistachios, cardamom and a few saffron threads is simple, fragrant and unsweetened, so you control the sweetness.
Dry roast the nuts lightly, grind coarsely with cardamom and stir in saffron. A teaspoon in a cup of warm milk is plenty. This is a homemade flavour mix and not a health tonic.
Ingredients
- 10 almonds, 5 cashews, 1 tbsp pistachios
- 3 green cardamom pods
- A pinch of saffron threads
How to prepare
- Dry roast the nuts lightly and cool.
- Grind coarsely with cardamom and mix in saffron.
How to use
- Stir a teaspoon into a cup of warm milk.
- Sweeten with a little jaggery if needed.
Helpful habits
- Keep the jar dry and airtight.
- Make a small batch for two weeks.
Precautions
- Skip with any nut allergy.
- Milk or lactose intolerance: use a plant milk.
- A flavour mix, not a tonic.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add sugar to the jar?
- Better to sweeten each cup.
How long does it last?
- About two weeks.
Can kids have it?
- Yes for older children without nut allergy.
