This is an ancient ayurvedic medicine and drink in India, said to strengthen the immune system, heal a sore throat and aid when you get a cold amongst many other things.
I am not saying that it works for sure, but at least this drink is super comforting, specially on colder days, since the turmeric brings a warm heat to your body.
The colour is beautiful and golden, hence the name golden milk, also called turmeric milk or as they call it in India: Haldi Doodh, meaning simply turmeric milk.
Edit: please note that you of course have to use a decent and good quality turmeric, the cheap supermarket turmeric is very likely bitter as hell and wont get you anywhere, a good quality turmeric is neither bitter or bad tasting, but axtually slightly sweet, mellow and far from bitter, so use that, it will be amazing !
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Serves 2 cups
Ingredients
- 500ml unsweetened almond milk (2 cups)
- 2½ teaspoons ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- 1 pinch ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
What you will need
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 small pot
- spoons to measure
- 1 whisk
- 2 serving cups
Instructions
- Measure the almond milk and pour into the small pot.
- Add in the turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, sugar and maple syrup.
- Turn the heat on high and whisk until boiling, then turn the heat of.
- Let cool down a bit and whisk to get a frothy milk on top, then serve in two mugs.
Enjoy !
