Saffron Milk | Kesar Milk

Saffron Milk is a flavourful, yummy drink made by infusing saffron flavours while simmering the milk. Saffron Milk is very healthy and believed to have effect on the complexion of the baby for pregnant ladies. Kesar Milk can be consumed hot or chill which soothes the soul!
Saffron Milk is often recommended to consume during pregnancy.It is actually a myth that having saffron and milk regularly in pregnancy leads to have a fairer baby.

There is no proven fact that complexion of the baby depends on the intake of saffron by the mother.Actually saffron has a lot of health benefits which might be ignored by pregnant women those days, so having said this helps in having fairer babies may have led many pregnant women to consume this saffron milk regularly.Though saffron has a lot of health benefits but it should not be over consumed, not more than 10gms a day as it increases body heat.

Saffron, the king of spices is also known as Kesar or Kumkumapoovu.From a single flower only three strands of saffron are obtained and it involves a lot of human labour which is produced in Kashmir and it is said to be one of the most expensive spices.

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Saffron Milk | Kesar Milk

Saffron Milk is a flavourful, yummy drink made by infusing saffron flavours while simmering the milk. Saffron milk is very healthy and believed to have effect on the complexion of the baby for pregnant ladies. Kesar Milk can be consumed hot or chill which soothes the soul!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Servings1 glass

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 10 strands saffron ~a tiny pinch

Instructions

• After milk is boiled add sugar, then saffron.
• Let it simmer for a good 5mins, mix well and serve with a sprinkle of few strands of saffron. Enjoy Saffron Milk!

Notes

• You can replace sugar with other sweeteners of your choice like honey, palm sugar etc.
• If you prefer you can add chopped nuts along with saffron.

Nutrition Facts

Saffron Milk | Kesar Milk

Amount Per Serving (150 ml)

Calories 208 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 29mg10%

Sodium 108mg5%

Potassium 539mg15%

Carbohydrates 26g9%

Fiber 0.4g2%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 448IU9%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 311mg31%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Saffron Milk Recipe Step by Step

1. 1. Take milk in a sauce pan, boil for 3-5mins.
      

1. After milk is boiled add sugar, then saffron.
   
2. Let it simmer for a good 5 mins, mix well and serve with a sprinkle of few strands of saffron.
   

Serve hot!

Hot Saffron Milk ready!

Expert Tips

• You can replace sugar with other sweeteners of your choice like honey, palm sugar etc.
• If you prefer you can add chopped nuts along with saffron.