Badam milk. Perfect cold or hot, this healthier drink gives your cafe favorites a run for their money. With an incredibly decadent flavor, it’s loaded with the goodness of almonds, delicate touch of cardamom and gorgeous hue of saffron. Even better? The homemade version is easy to make, and you just can’t beat the flavor.
Most people associate almonds with the term “healthy”. Of course, they are healthy, and when added to milk, the nutrition simply doubles. Well, there are two kinds of almond milk. One, the kind of milk that you add to your coffee and smoothies replacing the regular milk. The other one is the Indian version of almond flavored milk that is loaded with almonds.
This recipe is just a delicious combination of almond paste, saffron and cardamom in milk. Similar to a smoothie, this is the way to turn humble milk into something very nutritious and delicious. Saffron is optional, but it gives a unique taste and vibrant yellow hue to the drink. Who said your morning smoothie needs to be boring? Let’s explore the tricks to creating the perfect drink with enticing and nutritious almond.
Key Ingredients In Badam Milk
- Almonds - The key ingredient that gives the drink the strong almond flavor.
- Milk - Regular cow’s milk is the way to go for the classic version. But, oat and soy are also great options.
- Cardamom - The quintessential spice in many Indian desserts.
- Sugar - Regular white sugar or any sweetener.
How To Make Badam Milk
Make almond paste - Simply soak almonds in hot water for about 15 minutes and then puree into smooth paste with a couple of tablespoons of milk. Make sure the puree is smooth.
A lmond milk - First, infuse milkvwith cardamom and saffron. Then add in almond paste, and boil for about 10 minutes. That way, milk gets the amazing flavor of almonds. To sweeten the drink, add sugar or natural sweetener.
Ingredients
Almond paste:
- ▢ 15-20 almonds or badam
- ▢ ½ cup hot water
- ▢ 2 tablespoons milk
Almond milk:
- ▢ 2 cups milk
- ▢ 2 teaspoons sugar
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ▢ 2-3 saffron strands
Garnish (optional):
- ▢ Chopped almonds or pistachios
- ▢ Saffron strands
Instructions
- Place almonds in a bowl.
- Cover with hot water.
- Soak for 15 minutes.
- Peel off the skin.
- Place peeled almonds in a food processor.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk and process to a smooth paste.
- Meanwhile, place 2 cups milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add sugar, and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Once milk is hot, add ground cardamom, saffron and almond paste. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat.
- Transfer to serving cups. Serve immediately hot or cold.
- Garnish with chopped almonds or pistachios and saffron.
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Notes
- Variations - You can replace almonds with any nut you like to make your favorite version.
- Milk - Oat or soy milk can be used instead of regular milk.
- Sweetener - Sugar is the classic addition, but soaked and pureed dates, honey or any sweeteners also work well.
Nutrition
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Ingredients
Almond paste:
- ▢ 15-20 almonds or badam
- ▢ ½ cup hot water
- ▢ 2 tablespoons milk
Almond milk:
- ▢ 2 cups milk
- ▢ 2 teaspoons sugar
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ▢ 2-3 saffron strands
Garnish (optional):
- ▢ Chopped almonds or pistachios
- ▢ Saffron strands
Instructions
- Place almonds in a bowl.
- Cover with hot water.
- Soak for 15 minutes.
- Peel off the skin.
- Place peeled almonds in a food processor.
- Add 2 tablespoons milk and process to a smooth paste.
- Meanwhile, place 2 cups milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add sugar, and stir to dissolve sugar.
- Once milk is hot, add ground cardamom, saffron and almond paste. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat.
- Transfer to serving cups. Serve immediately hot or cold.
- Garnish with chopped almonds or pistachios and saffron.
Video
Notes
- Variations - You can replace almonds with any nut you like to make your favorite version.
- Milk - Oat or soy milk can be used instead of regular milk.
- Sweetener - Sugar is the classic addition, but soaked and pureed dates, honey or any sweeteners also work well.
