Kesari Milk

by Tarla Dalal

Kesari Milk, brimming with calcium from milk and nuts, this healthy drink is so flavourful with strong hints of saffron that it is sure to be loved by kids, adults and elderly people as well.

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Some traditional recipes have a timeless charm, and Kesari Milk is one such. Brimming with calcium from milk and nuts, this healthy drink is so flavourful with strong hints of saffron that it is sure to be loved by kids, adults and elderly people as well. When preparing the Kesari Milk for adults, you can opt to use low-fat milk as we have done here, to reap the goodness without adding unnecessary calories. Not only is this drink pleasing to the eye and palate, it has pleasant effects too. It is perfect to have at bed-time as it aids sound sleep.

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Kesari Milk recipe - How to make Kesari Milk

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins 2Makes 2 small glasses
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Ingredients

1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
1 tbsp warm low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free)
1 cup low-fat milk (99.7% fat-free) , boiled and cooled slightly
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped almonds (badam)
2 tsp finely chopped pistachios
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

Method

Combine the saffron and the warm milk in a bowl and mix well. Keep aside.
Combine the milk, saffron-milk mixture, sugar, almonds, pistachios and cardamom powder in a mixer and blend till smooth.
Pour equal quantities of the milk into 2 small glasses and serve immediately.