THE SAFFRON MILK-CLOUD

(Our Play on Badam Milk / Spiced Almond Drink)

THE SAFFRON MILK-CLOUD

Ingredients: 500ml Full-fat milk, 2 tbsp Sugar, 30g Almonds (soaked, peeled, and ground to a paste), 1 tsp Cardamom powder, Saffron strands...

Ingredients

  • 500ml Full-fat milk
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 30g Almonds (soaked, peeled, and ground to a paste)
  • 1 tsp Cardamom powder
  • Saffron strands

Cooking Method

  1. The Reduction Bring milk to a rolling boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. The Bloom Stir in the saffron and cardamom; the heat will bloom the yellow oils and fragrant scent.
  3. The Silk Merge Whisk in the almond paste and sugar; simmer for 3 minutes until the milk is creamy and opaque.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios and serve steaming hot or ice-cold.

Cuisine: Indian

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