This turmeric milk or haldi doodh is so indulgent yet good for you; it boasts the healing properties of turmeric yet tastes more like a dessert. Ready in 10 minutes from scratch, or use a teaspoon of my turmeric paste recipe for a much quicker beverage.
Haldi or turmeric is known as the cure-all in the Pakistani and Indian toolkit. Scraped your knee? Apply haldi paste. Got a cold? Drink haldi doodh. It was my mom’s answer to practically every ailment under the sun.
Back to dessert, I mean, cleanse… that tastes like dessert. Truly. My Pakistani and Indian friends will relate, I am sure. This beverage reminds me of sheer khurma, a Pakistani milk-and-vermicelli sweet dish that’s central to Eid celebrations in the Subcontinent.
Turmeric milk is also known as golden milk or golden latte.
Ingredient Notes
Golden milk contains two powerful ingredients:
Turmeric: Turmeric belongs to the same family as ginger and is an integral part of Pakistani and Indian cuisine. The major component of the root is curcumin. Curcumin contains anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. Because we want to take advantage of turmeric’s medicinal properties, make sure to scope out organic turmeric if you can.
Honey: Use local, raw honey. Store-bought honey can be sourced globally and often laced with sugar.
Pro tip:
Use full-fat milk for the creamiest result. If intolerant to dairy, try using a coffee creamer like Nutpods.
More anti-inflammatory beverage recipes:
Healing Turmeric Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat milk See note 1
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 healthy pinch saffron
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 cardamom de-seeded and seeds crushed.
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the milk to a simmer and add all the ingredients except the pistachios. Whisk to combine.
- Let the milk steep on low heat for about 2 minutes, then pour into a cup. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk for the creamiest results. Plant-based milks may be a little thin in comparison. If you are intolerant to dairy, try using Nutpods creamer instead.
Zeeshan Shah says
So much better at home!