Drinks
Golden Turmeric Milk
A gently spiced warm milk drink made with turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, and ginger. It is soothing and aromatic, with a soft golden color and a lightly sweet finish.
5 minsPrep
10 minsCook
EasyDifficulty
180 kcal per serving7g protein 16g carbs 9g fat
Watch it madeSkinny Recipes · 3:02
Ingredients
- whole milk2 cups
- water1/2 cup
- ground turmeric1 tsp
- fresh ginger, finely grated1 tsp
- ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
- black pepper1/8 tsp
- honey or jaggery, to taste1 to 2 tsp
- ground cardamom1/4 tsp
- ghee, optional1 tsp
Method
- Combine the water, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add the milk and warm slowly, keeping the mixture below a boil so it does not scorch.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk is evenly colored and lightly infused.
- Stir in the honey or jaggery and the ghee, if using, then remove from the heat.
- Strain into two cups if you want a smoother drink, and serve warm.