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Jun 15, 2025

Embrace the comforting warmth and vibrant hue of golden milk, a well-loved drink with roots that stretch back thousands of years to traditional Ayurvedic practices in India. More than just a delicious beverage, this golden concoction, often called haldi doodh, has long been cherished for its holistic benefits.

At the heart of the recipe is turmeric, the potent golden spice celebrated for its active compound, curcumin. When combined with warming ginger, fragrant cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper (crucial for enhancing curcumin absorption), and lovingly blended with creamy full-cream milk, this drink transforms into a powerhouse of natural goodness. It’s more than just a treat for your taste buds, it’s a soothing drink with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties known to support overall well-being, promote calm and offer a comforting embrace.

 

Prep time

2 minutes

Cook time

5 - 10 minutes

Total time

7 - 12 minutes

Course

Snack

Servings

2

Calories per serving (with honey)

166.15 (187.65)

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ⅛ tsp (2 pinches) ground black pepper
  • 2 cups full-cream milk
  • Optional: 1 tsp honey per serving

Method

  1. Mix all the spices in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Over medium heat, pour the milk into a saucepan. Once it begins to steam, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the spice mix. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
  3. Optional: Strain the milk to remove any ground spice residue and pour into your serving cup. Stir in 1 tsp of honey per cup, if desired.

Rich in the following nutrients: 

 

 

 

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