Turmeric milk, also known as Golden Milk or Haldi Doodh, is a traditional Indian drink that is very comforting and has a lot of health benefits too. Turmeric Milk is a healthy drink and a traditional home remedy for cold and cough and also acts as a great immunity booster. Lets get on to learn Turmeric Milk Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
Turmeric Milk is a healthy drink made with basic ingredients that is available in your kitchen. Turmeric Milk is believed to cure cold and cough, also improves immunity when it is consumed. Turmeric milk can be had with or without sweetener as per your choice.
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About Turmeric Milk
Turmeric Milk is called as Haldi Doodh in Hindi and Manjal Paal in Tamil. Turmeric Milk is an age old traditional drink which our ancestors used as a home remedy for treating cold and cough.
Turmeric Milk is one of the traditional Indian beverage consumed in India especially during winters. It is considered to be one of the best home remedies to prevent from cold and cough.
It is made by warming milk with turmeric powder, cinnamon powder, dry ginger powder and pepper powder, sweetened with honey. Turmeric is said to have a lot of health benefits, it is not only a spice but also a medicinal herb. We often add turmeric powder in many dishes like curries, chutneys, sambar etc.
Homemade turmeric milk can be made using fresh ingredients too. But I have used dry ingredients as per the availability. Having turmeric milk before going to bed helps in getting good sleep and cures cold, cough and congestion.
It not only helps in clearing up the congestion in lungs but gives a good sleep when had at night. Turmeric with milk helps in flushing out toxins from the body. Turmeric is a natural blood purifier and also a great antioxidant which helps in brightening skin.
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Turmeric Milk benefits
- Improves sleep when had at night before going to bed.
- Natural immune booster.
- Helps in digestion
- Best home remedy for cold and cough.
- Possibly reducing the risk of diseases.
- Helps in brightening skin.
Turmeric Milk Ingredients
- Milk - I have used farm fresh milk that is cows milk. You can use oats milk or soya or almond milk for vegan versions.
- Honey - used as a sweetener, you can use palm jaggery or cane sugar or brown sugar as an alternate.
- Turmeric powder - one of the main ingredients that gives flavor and color. Also helps in digestion and has anti inflammatory properties.
- Cinnamon powder - makes the drink flavorful and has health benefits too.
- Dry ginger powder - helps in digestion and cold, cough etc.
- Pepper powder - Gives a mild hotness to the drink and soothing, comforting effect when combined with milk and turmeric powder.
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How to make Turmeric Milk Step by Step
1.Add 1 cup milk to a sauce pan.
2.Let it come to a rolling boil.
3.Give a quick whisk.
4.Simmer then add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ⅛ teaspoon pepper powder and ⅛ teaspoon dry ginger powder.
5.Whisk it well until nicely blended.
6.Simmer for 3-5 minutes until all the spices are seeped in.
7.Give a good whisk and switch off.
8.Add 2 teaspoon honey after switching off.
9.I have used honey here. You can skip sweetener too or replace honey with cane sugar, brown sugar or palm jaggery too.
10.Mix it well using a whisk.
11.Pour into serving cup.
12.Add froth on top.
13.Sprinkle cinnamon powder and serve hot!
Expert Tips
- Milk - Cow's milk is best to use. However you can use almond or oat milk for vegan options.
- Spices - You can use either fresh spices or spice powders as per the availability.
- Sweetener - Traditionally turmeric milk is consumed without any sweetener, it is just plain boiled milk with spices. I usually add little honey.
- Straining - I did not strain it but if you want you can strain and serve it hot.
- Heat gently - Do not overheat or over boil, just simmer for 3-5 minutes that is enough.
- Spices Paste - You can mix in all the spice powders, mix with little hot milk to make a paste and add it too.
Serving and Storage
Turmeric milk is best consumed fresh and hot. Mix it once while serving else the spices will sink powders will settle at the bottom. You can mix the spice powders in bulk and store in fridge, make golden milk when needed.
FAQS
1.When is the best time to drink turmeric or golden milk?
The best time is before bedtime at night, as it relaxes the body and promotes better sleep. It can also be taken in the morning for immunity and digestion support.
2.Can I replace milk with other alternatives?
Absolutely yes. You can use almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk for vegan options.
3.Is golden milk a home remedy for cold?
Yes, turmeric, pepper and ginger in golden milk have natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that helps soothing and comforting, also boosts immunity.
4.Is adding sweetener must?
Sweetener is optional. You can serve golden milk without sweetener too. But for sweeter taste you can add natural options like honey, jaggery, or maple syrup.
5.Can I skip the spices?
Yes you can add just turmeric powder and pepper powder and have it plain pepper turmeric milk too, we call it milagu manjal paal in tamil.
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Turmeric Milk Recipe | Golden Milk Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Add 1 cup milk to a sauce pan.
- Let it come to a rolling boil.
- Give a quick whisk.
- Simmer then add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ⅛ teaspoon pepper powder and ⅛ teaspoon dry ginger powder.
- Whisk it well until nicely blended.
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until all the spices are seeped in.
- Give a good whisk and switch off.
- Add 2 teaspoon honey after switching off.
- I have used honey here. You can skip sweetener too or replace honey with cane sugar, brown sugar or palm jaggery too.
- Mix it well using a whisk.
- Pour into serving cup.
- Add froth on top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon powder and serve hot!
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Notes
- Milk - Cow's milk is best to use. However you can use almond or oat milk for vegan options.
- Spices - You can use either fresh spices or spice powders as per the availability.
- Sweetener - Traditionally turmeric milk is consumed without any sweetener, it is just plain boiled milk with spices. I usually add little honey.
- Straining - I did not strain it but if you want you can strain and serve it hot.
- Heat gently - Do not overheat or over boil, just simmer for 3-5 minutes that is enough.
- Spices Paste - You can mix in all the spice powders, mix with little hot milk to make a paste and add it too.
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