Description
A rich and flavorful saffron milk infused with nuts and sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 litre whole milk (full-fat milk)
- 25–30 strands saffron
- 10–12 almonds (slivered)
- 10–12 cashew nuts (slivered)
- 10–12 pistachios (slivered)
- 1 teaspoon white poppy seeds (skip if they are not available)
- 1 teaspoon chironji
- 2–3 seedless dates (chopped)
- 4 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
Instructions
- Soak saffron strands in 2-3 tablespoons of milk for 2 hours. Refrigerate the bowl while the saffron is soaking.
- Heat milk in a pan over medium heat. Stir frequently to avoid scorching the milk at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk comes to a boil, add the saffron soaked in milk, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, chironji, and dates, and stir well.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Cook the milk for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add sugar and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Check for sugar and add more if needed.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the milk hot or chill it for 3-4 hours before serving. Garnish with slivered nuts and dried rose petals.
Notes
- This saffron milk can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg