Masala Milk, Saffron Masala Milk Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
masala milk | masala doodh | masala milk made from masala milk powder | with 6 amazing images.
Masala Milk is a highly flavourful milk, which is derived from the Maharastrain cuisine. It is a very popular drink in India and almost as famous as Masala Chai .
To make Masala milk, you need basic ingredients that are easily available in our Indian kitchens. All you need is milk, sugar, masala milk powder and few saffron strands. It is very quick and easy to make. Boiling all the ingredients together helps in extracting flavor and makes the milk taste more flavourful and magical.
Masala Milk Powder for Masala Doodh is made with rich ingredients like cashew nuts (kaju) you need to keep an eye on it as it tends to get brown immediately , almonds (badam) you can remove the almond skin if you wish to, pistachios (while storing them you need to make sure you store them in the refrigerator as they turn randic ,cardamoms (elaichi), Black pepper (kalimirch), sugar, nutmeg (jaiphal) powder and saffron (kesar) strands that help giving colour to the masala milk. All these ingredients are ground together in a blender and you can store this masala milk powder in air-tight container for one to 2 months. It is also easily available in markets and grocery shops.
As a cranky kid, I would make a fuss about drinking milk and masala milk would be a solution. When I would fuss about milk and mom would make masala milk made from masala milk powder as alternative and I would gulp it down in seconds. She would also make it for family members who’d be sick and also for last minute guests.
Having a puja or bhajan at house, then serve masala milk.
Enjoy how to make masala milk | masala doodh | masala milk made from masala milk powder | with detailed step by step photos below.
Masala Milk, Saffron Masala Milk Recipe recipe - How to make Masala Milk, Saffron Masala Milk Recipe
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Makes 4 servings
For Masala Milk
3 tbsp milk masala powder
2 cups boiled milk
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
a few saffron (kesar) strands
For masala milk
- For masala milk
- Re-heat the milk in a saucepan, add the milk masala powder, sugar and saffron, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Method To Make Masala Milk
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To make masala milk | masala doodh | masala milk made from masala milk powder |, in a deep non-stick pan take 2 cups of milk.
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Add 3 tbsp of Masala Milk Powder to the milk. See how to make homemade masala milk powder recipe.
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Add 2 1/2 tbsp of sugar, you can also skip this step if you dont like your Masala Milk sweet, and the Masala Milk Powder also contains sugar it in.
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Add few saffron strands. Crush them a little with your hands, it would give a beautiful color to the milk.
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Mix well and boil on medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Make sure you stir it occasionally. Boiling the milk with Masala Milk Powder in it would enhance the flavour and give the milk a magical taste.
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Serve Masala milk immediately. Masala doodh is a great way of making milk tastier, especially for children who usually fuss about drinking milk.
Masala Milk Powder
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To make masala milk | masala doodh | you need masala milk powder. See detailed recipe of masala milk powder. Makes 2 cups.
| Energy | 209 cal |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 163.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 9.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 219.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 39.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 160.9 mg |
| Sodium | 19.3 mg |
| Potassium | 143.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
I often drink this at night before sleeping and at times even serve it to guest and they enjoy it thoroughly. Perfect proportions.