Kesar Badam Dhoodh/ Saffron Almond Milk

Kesar Badam Dhoodh/ Saffron Almond Milk
Kesar Badam Dhoodh/ Saffron Almond Milk
 
Badam Milk is milk flavoured with almonds.
Kesar Badam Doodh literally translates to Saffron Almond Milk. Kesar Badam Dhoodh is a delicious and sumptuous treat to sip on.
Loaded with calcium and proteins, it’s healthy and tasty at the same time.
 
INGREDIENTS:
Full fat milk- 1 liter
Almonds- 30, blanched
Saffron strands- 25-30
Cardamom powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Fennel powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar- 2 tablespoon
Sliced Almonds, Cashews, Pistas and dried Rose petals for Garnishing
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
Soak almonds in hot water for about 20 mins or soak them in regular room temperature water overnight.
Soak saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of milk.
Remove the skin of almonds (just slide the skin off the almond and it should slip right through)
Add the peeled almonds in a blender along with 1/4th cup of milk.
Grind them to make a smooth paste.
Meanwhile, heat milk in a heavy bottom pan.
When the milk comes to a boil, add almond paste and saffron soaked in milk.

Keep the heat to medium-low and keep stirring it, so the milk does not stick to the bottom of the pan and burn.
Let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
Add sugar, fennel powder and cardamom powder and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
You can serve the badam milk piping hot or can chill it in refrigerator before serving.
I personally like chilled version.
Garnish with slivers of almonds, cashews and pistachios, dried rose petals and saffron strands.