Saffron Almond Milk (Kesar Badam Doodh)
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Category
Beverage
Servings
2
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Warm-up with our take on the traditional Indian beverage, Kesar Badam Doodh (Saffron Almond Milk). Almond milk, saffron, cardamom, and honey combine into a rich, hearty hot drink. Follow along with our video recipe.
Rumi Spice
Ingredients
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4 cups almond milk (or any other variety)
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Large pinch of Rumi saffron
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1 Tbsp almonds
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2 cardamom pods, whole
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1 Tbsp honey
Directions
Almond Paste
First, you will want to peel the almonds. Soak them in hot water for 20 minutes. Remove them from water and use your fingers to remove the peel - they will slip right off.
Using a mortar and pestle, roughly grind the almonds into a paste.
Saffron Almond Milk
In a small bowl, combine 3 Tbsp of almond milk with 1 large pinch of saffron. Let steep for 3 minutes
In saucepan, bowl 4 cups of almond milk for 10 minutes
Add 2 pods of cardamom, 2 Tbsp of almond paste, 1 Tbsp of honey, and saffron-infused almond milk into the saucepan.
Simmer and stir saucepan for 5 minutes
Remove cardamom pods and serve warm.
