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Turmeric, a superfood, is a widely used spice in Indian cuisine. We add it to almost everything - be it sweet or savory. I have a blog post where you can read about the benefits of turmeric and how to use it in everyday cooking. Turmeric Milk is one of the most common Indian beverages that’s been made in nearly every household for generations. Turmeric milk to us is like what Chocolate milk is to the West. It’s also mentioned in Ayurveda and is known for its nutritional benefits. I grew up drinking Haldi wala doodh. Mom believing in the age-old remedy, would give us a glass of warm haldi doodh (made with warm milk + turmeric + sugar) before bedtime so that we could get a good night’s sleep or when any of us would suffer from a cold, cough, sore throat, or fever. Besides making it plain, you can make a variation of the Lush Turmeric Latte by mixing hot milk with ground turmeric, and other warming spices. Milk brings out the properties of the spices. The combination of these vibrant spices is what makes this hot turmeric drink so enjoyable to drink. This Indian beverage is also called Masala doodh because of the spices added to it. Adding turmeric to milk comes with many benefits. Golden Turmeric Latte acts as a go-to tonic for a sore throat or to enable a good night’s sleep. Golden milk (similar to Moon milk) with anti-inflammatory properties, helps improve digestion, builds immunity, and is one of the most nourishing and comforting drinks! Haldi ka doodh is sweet and mildly spicy to taste. It’s a delicious Indian beverage that can easily be made at home. Now you don’t need to run to Starbucks every time you’re craving for Turmeric latte! If looking for more immunity-boosting drinks, then check out this Sunshine Smoothie recipe. Technically Turmeric milk is not a latte as there is no caffeine in it. But since this can be had in place of caffeine beverages, we call it Turmeric Golden Latte. It can be served hot/warm or cold. Turmeric - Use a good quality organic turmeric powder. I prefer making it at home but it is also easily available in all grocery stores. It’s clean and uses just one ingredient - turmeric roots. Turmeric keeps inflammation, toxins, and pain away. It also lends a natural yellow food color to the golden latte. You can also use fresh turmeric roots. Warming spices - ginger powder (or fresh ginger), cardamom (pods or powder), ground black peppercorns, ground or whole cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon are the basic spices that you will need to make Turmeric latte. Ginger is added to increase the potency of the concoction and help with digestion. Black pepper helps absorb the curcumin that is present in turmeric. Spices like cloves, cinnamon, and ginger are a rich source of antioxidants and contain anti-inflammatory properties. Sweetener - Any variety of sugar can be used. You can also add maple syrup or honey (if not on a vegan diet). You can also add date syrup, or jaggery when making this turmeric latte. But the color of the beverage will alter a bit. Vanilla extract adds a sweet and fragrant note to the mix. But it can be skipped.
When to have Golden Turmeric Latte
Serve Haldi wala Doodh for breakfast or just before going to bed. It’s best consumed during winter or the allergy season. Make this wholesome drink if anyone at home is suffering from a cold, cough, sore throat infection, or feeling under the weather. It will provide them comfort. Make yourself this drink if you want to get a sound sleep at night. Golden Milk Latte is such a soothing beverage that it can be consumed by adults and children every day. You can also drink it on an empty stomach. Adding vegan or regular creamer, or a small amount of ghee, coconut oil or butter can give the turmeric latte a creamy texture and boost the absorption of the turmeric. You can use ½-inch fresh ginger and/or ½-inch fresh turmeric roots when making this Indian Golden Milk. Strain the milk before serving.
