Health Booster Turmeric Milk | How To Make Golden Milk- Raw turmeric milk is a traditional Indian drink known as Haldi ka dhoodh. It has been gaining popularity in Western countries and got another name ‘golden milk’ due to its bright yellow color. Raw turmeric milk is one pot, quick and easy recipe that should be consumed hot.

Turmeric milk is an Indian style golden milk recipe made with main two ingredients- milk and raw turmeric and also few spices but they are totally optional.

The ingredients used in the making of raw turmeric milk are rich in anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants properties that improve and strengthens the immune system and boost our health.

What is turmeric milk or golden milk?

Golden milk, a dairy-based delicious hot beverage made with milk (either low fat or full fat), raw turmeric or Haldi, cinnamon, and black pepper. To make it a vegan-friendly or plant-based replace regular milk with nuts, soy, or coconut milk. Raw turmeric is used traditionally in the making of golden milk but can be replaced it with good quality dry turmeric powder if not available. Addition of cinnamon not only gives nice aroma but natural sweetness, so no need of adding any sweetener in it. Golden milk is one of the healthiest drink and it was Promoted as ‘drink of the year’ in 2016

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How to make turmeric milk or golden milk at home

Raw turmeric milk is a one-pot recipe where we add all the ingredients raw turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and milk in a saucepan. Then put this mixture on the lowest level of heat for few minutes to get a nice infusion of all flavor together. After that, strained it and pour milk into a cup and drink hot. 

Why black pepper is an essential ingredient in the making of golden milk

Curcumin is an active component found in turmeric, whereas black pepper is a rich source of active component Peperine. Studies has proofed that Piperine is responsible for the better absorption of curcumin, and therefore adding black pepper in preparation of golden milk improves the bioavailability of turmeric and further enhances its benefits. So, black pepper is the secret ingredient for this recipe of turmeric milk.

Health benefits of the key ingredients used in the making of golden milk

Turmeric – A yellow-colored spice, most popular in Asian cuisine that gives a nice bright yellow color to the dishes. It is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and has an active component Curcumin, which has a medicinal value in Ayurveda. Turmeric helps in boosting brain function, reducing depression, relieving in joint pain, and improves digestive functions. It also reduces the risk of cancer as it is rich in anticarcinogens.

Cinnamon – Rich in anti-bacterial, antioxidants, and anti-microbial properties. It helps in reducing the growth of harmful bacteria and promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the body. The regular use of these spices in your diet improves the gut function. It also reduces the risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Cinnamon is available in powder form or as in bark pieces.

Black pepper – This is a very famous spice in the united states and Europe, good for digestion, weight-loss, hair growth. It also prevents constipation and helps in treating respiratory infections. Black pepper has a sharp and mildly spicy flavour that goes well with many dishes. It is also rich in potent plant antioxidant piperine which prevents free radical damage to the cells.

Step by step preparation with pictures of Indian turmeric milk or golden milk

1. Wash and peel off the skin of fresh raw turmeric and grate it. Now pour milk in a saucepan and put it on the flame. Then add 2 tbsp grated raw turmeric, a one-inch bark of cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

2. Now start boiling the milk on medium flame. Once it starts boiling, lower the flame to simmer setting and cook for for 4-5 minutes. Then switch off the flame and close the lid of the pan for 2-3 minutes and put aside. 

3.After that, strain the milk with the help of a strainer. Now pour the milk into the glasses and serve hot.

4. If you want to add any sweetener like honey or maple syrup or stevia, add at this point and enjoy every sip of this health booster raw turmeric milk with Breakfast oats cookies or multigrain biscuits.

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Serving suggestion

Turmeric milk should be consumed empty stomach in the morning or at bed time everyday to get the most health benefits. You can also enjoy every sip of this delicious and flavourful hot beverage at tea time with Breakfast oats cookies or any multigrain biscuits. Check out other healthy hot drink recipe Almond kesar milk in traditional way .

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Health Booster Turmeric Milk | How To Make Golden Milk

Babita Singh

Turmeric milk is a traditional Indian drink known as Haldi ka dhoodh, also called golden milk due to its bright yellow color.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Indian

Servings 2 serving

Ingredients

  

• 2 cup Milk- 500ml
• 2 tbsp Raw turmeric (grated)
• 1 inch Cinnamon piece
• ¼ tsp Black pepper
• 1 pinch Cardamom powder (optional)
• 1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

 

• Pour milk in a saucepan and put it on the flame. Then add 2 tbsp grated raw turmeric, a one-inch bark of cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
• Now start boiling the milk on medium flame. Once it starts boiling, lower the flame to simmer setting for 4-5 minutes. Then switch off the flame and close the lid of the pan for 2-3 minutes and put aside.
• After that, strain the milk with the help of a strainer.
• Now pour the milk in the glasses and serve hot.
• Sprinkle a pinch of cardamom to make it more flavourful.
• If you want to add any sweetener like honey or maple syrup or stevia, add at this point and enjoy every sip of this health booster raw turmeric milk with breakfast oats cookies or multigrain biscuits.

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Notes

1.Full-fat milk is used traditionally but to reduce the calories, its preferred to use toned or cow milk.

2. Raw turmeric recommended, but if it is not available, replace it with good quality dry powdered turmeric.

3. To make it vegan friendly, replace regular milk with anyone from coconut, soy, nuts milk.

4. Ginger root can be added to enhance the taste and effectiveness.

5. Cinnamon is naturally sweetened, but can also add honey, maple syrup, jaggery powder to make it sweet.

6. Golden milk can be made in large quantities and keep refrigerated for 2-3 days. Before consumption, heat it again.

7. You can also Sprinkle a pinch of cardamom before serving to make it more flavourful.

Keyword dairy based drink recipe, GOLDEN MILK, haldi, HALDI dhoodh, indian drinks, refrehing drink, turmeric, TURMERIC MILK

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