Description
A soothing and healthy drink made with milk, turmeric, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (whole, skim, low fat, or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon organic turmeric powder (or 2 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey (or sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, sugar-free substitutes, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat milk in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil. Stir frequently to avoid the milk from scorching at the bottom of the pan.
- Once the milk comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
- Stir in turmeric powder and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid the scorching of milk.
- Strain the golden milk using a tea strainer in a jug or a large measuring cup.
- Add honey and mix well.
- Pour the hot milk into the serving cups from a little distance to get froth on top. Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric powder on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- This drink can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 24mg