milk saffron cardamom

By foodiva

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Recipe Type: Drinks and Beverages
• Author: Recipes ‘R’ Simple
• Prep time: 5 mins
• Cook time: 5 mins
• Total time: 10 mins ( or 1 hour more if serving chilled)
• Serves: 3
• 2 cups skim milk
• 5 green cardamom, slightly crushed or use 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 pinch of saffron strands
• 30 Almonds
• 5 Pistachios – optional
• 6 tsp sugar or to taste
• 3/4 tsp custard powder, mixed in 2 Tbsp water
• 1/2 cup ice

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from recipesaresimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to a boil. Pour over the Badam / Almonds in warm water for at least a few minutes. (Soaked longer, the almonds are easier to peel. They will also grind better)
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Meanwhile, bring 1 cup of the milk to a simmer. Add the crushed cardamom.
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Also add the saffron strands. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes till the flavors develop.
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Stir the custard powder in 2 Tbsp of water till mixed.
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Add this to the simmering milk and continue to stir for a minute till the milk thickens. Add sugar to sweeten. Set aside and allow to cool down to room temperature. (If making HOT Badam Milk, continue as follows without cooling down)
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Peel the blanched almonds. Using the thumb and forefinger, squeeze to easily slide off the skin.
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Add the peeled almonds to a small blender. Also add the pistachio, if using. (Using a smaller jar will give you a finer, smoother drink).
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Add the remaining cold milk ( use hot milk if making hot badam milk) to the blender).
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Also add ice (for cold badam milk).ice for badam milk
Blend till absolutely smooth. 1- 2 minutes.
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Strain the scented, cooled milk and custard mixture into the blender.
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Blend again. I like to strain the milk again to get rid of any bits of almond. If you like some bite to the drink, omit this step.
Chill for at least 1 hour covered.badam milk
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Notes:
Optional : Add a few drops of lemon yellow food coloring for added color and a drop or two of vanilla or rose essence.
Make sure to chill the milk covered, or it will pick up any foreign food odors from the fridge.
Another method of making Badam Milk : The ground almond mixture can be added to the milk in the saucepan and cooked as well. The milk mixture is then strained and chilled.