Warm Cardamom Milk (Elaichi Doodh)
This Warm Cardamom Milk (Elaichi Doodh) is a comforting Indian drink recipe that's popular to drink before going to bed!
Equipment
- Mortar & Pestle or Spice Grinder
- Saucepan
- Sieve
- Milk Frother optional
Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat milk
- 3 small green cardamom pods
- 2-3 strands fresh saffron
- 1-2 tsp xylitol
Instructions
- Crush the green cardamom pods with a mortar & pestle, or make cardamom powder with a spice grinder.
- Add all ingredients, including the crushed cardamom, to a small saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Add 1-2 tsp of sweetener, such as pure maple syrup or xylitol. Taste test the milk with 1 tsp, and add more as desired.
- Allow the milk to boil. Once boiling, turn the heat off. Cover and let the hot milk sit for 5 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- Pour the milk into a mug through a sieve.
- If you prefer frothy milk, then froth the milk mixture using a milk frother.
- Enjoy it hot!