Kesar Badam Milk Recipe | How To Make Badam Milk - Cubes N Juliennes (2024)

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Indian Kesar Badam Milk or Badam doodh.Badam doodh is an Indian almond milk beverage flavoured with almonds and saffron. we also call its as Indian saffron milk. Be it warm or cold badam milk, it is an extremely healthy and delicious drink that provides energy and rejuvenates the body. Usually, kesar badam milk recipe is enjoyed in both the avatars, as a hot badam doodh in winters or as a cold badam shake in summers. Here is how to make Badam Milk Recipe at home......

Kesar Badam Milk

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Whether it is hot or cold weather, this lovely gluten free kesar badam milk recipe always tops the list. Because, we all love this delicious kesar milk, you will find its preparation in almost every home.Nowadays, you find the readymade kesar badam powder easily available in the aisle of supermarkets. But, homemade kesar badam doodh is always the best.

Oh, I remember, my college days! That chilled badam milk bottle we always enjoyed on the way at one farsan shop, while we were back home.

What Is Badam Milk?

Badam Milk is a delicious sweet milk beverage flavoured with almonds. Either, make it as a plain Badam Doodh or add a touch of saffron and cardamom to make badam kesar milk. Sip and enjoy this as chilled badam shake to keep yourself cool in summer. Or keep yourself warm in winters or monsoon by relishing it as hot badam milk.This saffron almond milk recipe, can me made with cow's milk or buffalo's milk and even goat milk. If you wish to make it vegan then, opt for almond milk and proceed by adding flvouring agents to it.

Kesar Badam Milk benefits:

As milk, almonds and saffron are the main ingredients, this kesar badam milk recipe possesses immense health benefits.The traditional and best way of making kesar badam milk recipe is to soak and peel the almonds and then proceed. As removing the peel will make it healthy for not only we adults of all the ages but also for babies and kids. Essentially, Indian almond saffron milk helps in building the immunity in kids making them healthier and stonger.

Benefits of milk in badam milk:

Milk is an excellent source of calcium, proteins, vitamins especially A and B. It builds your muscles and makes your bones, teeth stronger. Milk has amino acids that helps in keeping skin moisturised. It acts as a de-stress agent, taking warm kesar milk badam before sleep relaxes muscles and soothes nerves. So, make it and enjoy

benefits of almonds in badam milk:

Almonds are heavily packed with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins. They are one of the healthiest nuts. They are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium, high grade protein and high levels of unsaturated fatty acids. Consumption of almonds increases Vitamin E levels in blood that acts as powerful antioxidants defending the cells from damage. It reduces the cholesterol levels thereby reducing the heart disease risks. Almonds are very good for your skin. To get the best of the benefits of badam milk, do soak the almonds for 6-8 hours and then peel and use it to make badam doodh.

benefits of saffron (Kesar) in milk:

Saffron, popularly known as Kesar (zafran)is also called as ‘Gold Spice’ . It is well known for its colour, aroma and medicinal properties. Saffron is very good source of potassium manganese, iron and selenium. It is used as medicine for Asthma, cough or cold to loosen the phlegm. Saffron imparts exotic aroma and flavour to the dishes making it royal. They are best for skin as it has natural skin glowing qualities.With all the benefits of almond saffron Milk, this kesar badam milk tops the list of energy drink. I remember whenever, I had a bad cold, the two drinks that always tops the list for me was this warm badam doodh and haldi doodh.

Also, my mother-in-law, insisted me to have this during pregnancy as well. I consulted my Gynaec and she gave me a thumps-up. The reason why I used to have this cold badam milk was, I had a severe hyperemesis (uncontrolled vomitting during pregnancy). I was unable to eat or drink any thing. All I could tolerate was some bananas, and this chilled badam shake. The aroma and taste of this almond milk made me feel energetic and gave me strength.

Not every woman's pregnancy is the same. So, during pregnancy, before starting on badam kesar milk, strictly consult with your gynaecologist first. If the doctor gives the advise to drink it, then make this best badam milk recipe and enjoy it either warm or chilled.

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Badam Milk Ingredients:

Kesar badam milk includes few specific ingredients only but has number of advantages. As mentioned above, we need, milk, almonds, saffron, and cardamom powder. The other flavouring element here is rost essence or rose water. If you have either, then you can skip. But rose essence or rose water gives royal freshness to the saffron almond milk.If you want to make purely badam shake only, then you can skip saffron, But i would highly recommend to add atleast few strands to the drink.

If you prefer, you can use either sugar or honey as a sweetner to suit your taste. Furthermore, you can opt for the use of jaggery (gud) as well. with the method, skip sugar. Chill the milk and while serving add honey, mix, garnish it and sip. You can make it in bulk and refrigerate almond saffron milk as it stays well in refrigerator easily for 2-3 days.Without wasting much let's see how to make Indian almond milk at home

How to Make Badam Milk?

Indeed, preparation of badam milk is absolutely easy and take no effort in cooking. There are several ways to make it, but the best process for me is what I have demonstrated below. From the benefits and taste point of view, you will find that it is always best to soak almonds over night, peel it and then blend it to a paste. However, you can if have crunch of time, you can also blanch the almond in hot water for some time and then proceed with peeling and making its paste. One tip to save your time is, You can soak and peel and paste almond in bulk and freeze it in portions. Usually, I do the same and its absolutely handy not only for this almond saffron milk but also to add it any curries 😛

Then, heat the milk and bring it to a boil, simmer it for few minutes. After that add almond paste stirring continously to avoid burning. Also, add soaked saffron and simmer for few minutes. Finally add sugar, cardamom powder and rose water or essence and stir. Simmer sugar dissolves. The total time to make this kesar badam milk is 30 minutes for 1 litre of milk measure. The more the measure of milk, the more will be simmer time.

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Kesar Badam Milk

Indian Kesar Badam Milk recipe is a delicious and healthy drink loaded with goodness of almonds, milk and saffron. It is an easyIndian almond milk or badam doodh recipe that benefits the all ages (old age, adults, kids, pregnant women and babies). here is how to make badam milk at home

Course Beverage

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 193kcal

Author Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

to prepare badam milk, we need:

  • 1 litre Full Fat Milk
  • 30 Almonds (blanched or soaked and peeled ( I have soaked it overnight))
  • A good pinch of saffron (20-25 strands soaked in 2 tablespoons of hot milk or water)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar ((Or as per taste))
  • ¾ tsp Cardamom Powder
  • 2-3 drops Rose essence or 1 tsp Rose water ( )
  • Slivered almonds and pistachios for garnish
  • Saffron strands for garnish

Instructions

  • First, soak saffron in hot water or milk and keep it aside for 15 minutes

  • Then, add peeled almonds in a blender

  • Now, blend it to paste, either coarse or smooth, it is upto you. I usually prefer it to be a little coarse.

  • After that, heat milk in a heavy bottom pan.

  • Bring milk to boil and simmer on a low heat for another 5 minutes.

  • Then, add the almond paste to the milk stirring continuously until mixed well.

  • Once the almond paste blends well, add saffron water and mix well. Then simmer the kesar badam milk for 15 minutes. Stir intermittently to avoid burning and sticking at the bottom

  • Now, add sugar as per taste, cardamom powder, rose essence, mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

  • Once the almond saffron milk is ready, take it off the heat. You may serve it as a hot badam doodh and cool or chill for few hours

  • Finally, pour in serving glasses, garnish with slivered almonds, pistachios and saffron and serve it as a cold badam milk.

Notes

  1. You can enjoy it as a cold badam milk shake in summers and as a warm badam doodh in winters
  2. You can also use low fat milk to make this kesar badam milk recipe
  3. Add sugar according to your taste
  4. I always prefer to grind almond to a bit coarse paste as I love the crunch of almond in mouth while sipping the milk. You can grind it to fine or coarse paste accordingly, choice is all yours.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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How to make badam milk recipe (Badam Doodh)step by step:

Preparation of kesar milk recipe:

1. First, soak saffron in hot water or milk and keep it aside for 15 minutes. I was preparing this badam doodh recipe for 2 litres quantity, so added little extra saffron here.

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2. Then, add peeled almonds in a blender

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3. Now, blend it to paste, either coarse or smooth, it is upto you. I usually prefer it to be a little coarse.

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To make badam milk recipe:

4. To begin with, heat milk in a heavy bottom pan.

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5. Bring milk to boil and simmer on a low heat for another 5 minutes.

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6. Then, add the almond paste to the milk stirring continuously until mixed well.

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7. Once the almond paste blends well, add saffron water and mix well. Then simmer the badam doodh for 15 minutes. Stir in between to avoid burning and sticking at the bottom.

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8. Now, add sugar as per taste, cardamom powder, rose essence, mix well and simmer for another 3-4 minutes

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9. Once the kesar badam doodh is ready, take it off the heat and cool completely and chill for few hours

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10. Finally, pour chilled milk badam drink in serving glasses, garnish with slivered almonds, pistachios and saffron and serve it as a cold badam milk shake.

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FAQs

How many almonds does it take to make almond milk? ›

Ingredients Needed to Make Almond Milk

Start with a ratio of 1 cup almonds to 2 cups water when making almond milk. This makes a milk that is roughly the consistency of 2% milk. If you'd like a thinner milk, use more water next time; for thicker milk, use less.

Is Badam milk and almond milk the same? ›

In some Indian dialects, almond milk is called badam milk, but both are fundamentally the same. The nutritional value of almond milk varies from that of cow's milk. In comparison to cow's milk, almond milk typically has fewer calories, but it also has less protein.

Is Kesar Badam milk healthy? ›

Ans: Yes, Kesar Badam Milk is good for health. It is a nutritious beverage that provides essential nutrients from almonds, saffron, and other ingredients, offering a range of health benefits.

How to make Badam milk Sanjeev Kapoor? ›

Method
  1. Soak the almonds in two cups of boiling water for five to ten minutes. Drain and peel them. ...
  2. Heat the milk in a deep non-stick pan over high heat. ...
  3. Add the saffron, green cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix. ...
  4. Take pan off the heat and pour into individual glasses.
  5. Garnish with the sliced almonds and serve hot.
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Do I have to soak my almonds before making almond milk? ›

I've made almond milk with soaked and unsoaked nuts, and both methods work as long as your blender is strong enough. Soaking the nuts, however, cuts down on the amount of phytic acid.

How many almonds make 1 Litre of almond milk? ›

To make roughly 1 litre of creamy almond milk you will need 1 cup almonds and 4 cups water. You can adjust the ratio of almonds to water depending on how thick you want the result to be.

Is it safe to drink almond milk everyday? ›

There are some great potential benefits to drinking almond milk every day, so if you are an almond milk fan, feel free to pour yourself a glass and "cheers" to your dairy alternative that pairs perfectly with cereal, coffee and so much more.

Is there a downside to almond milk? ›

Cons of almond milk

It's not a good source of protein. It may contain carrageenan, which may cause digestive issues in some people. There are some environmental concerns about the amount of water used to cultivate almonds.

Is almond milk good for the Kidneys? ›

Soy, almond, and cashew milks have a high oxalate content and may be restricted if you have a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones. Consult your doctor or kidney dietitian for more information on oxalate-containing foods.

Can we drink Kesar milk everyday? ›

Saffron milk is healthy for your heart. It is a memory booster and treats insomnia or sleeplessness. Saffron milk helps protect against cold and flu, especially during winter. Relieves menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome symptoms.

How do you dissolve kesar in milk? ›

Instructions
  1. Soak saffron strands in 2-3 tablespoons of milk for 2 hours. ...
  2. Heat milk in a pan over medium heat. ...
  3. Once the milk comes to a boil, add the saffron soaked in milk, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, chironji, and dates, and stir well.
  4. Reduce the heat to low.
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Is it OK to drink saffron milk everyday? ›

Saffron is a powerful spice high in antioxidants. It has been linked to health benefits, such as improved mood, libido, and sexual function, as well as reduced PMS symptoms and enhanced weight loss. Best of all, it's generally safe for most people and easy to add to your diet.

Why add salt to homemade almond milk? ›

Salt is added to naturally preserve the milk. This way it can be stored in the refrigerator in an air-tight bottle for up to 7 days! Unlike store-bought nut milks, there are no added and unnecessary ingredients like gums.

How do you increase the shelf life of badam milk? ›

Temperature and exposure to light

Want to keep your almond milk fresh? Keep it cool and dark! Shelf-stable milk can be stored at room temp. But once opened, or if refrigerated, put it in the fridge.

How much milk does 1 pound of almonds make? ›

Another easier way to measure if you want to make 2 quarts or 2 liters at a time, is that 1 lb (or roughly a half kilo) of raw almonds out of the shell, makes a half gallon or 2 quarts or roughly 2 liters of creamy, rich almond milk when sufficient water is added after squeezing, to equal that volume.

How many almonds are in an 8 oz glass of almond milk? ›

But how many almonds are in a glass of almond milk? Many brands of almond milk may contain as little as two percent almonds, (which is the equivalent of three to four whole almonds in each 8-ounce glass) as calculated from data from the USDA Nutrient Database.

Is it cheaper to make almond milk or buy it? ›

The Verdict. If you're purely looking at numbers, the answer is clear: It's mostly cheaper to buy packaged milk than to DIY. This is likely because non-dairy milk producers buy massive quantities of nuts in bulk, which reduces cost significantly.

Is it cheaper to make almond milk than buy? ›

Yes and no. If you're making nut milk and using a ton of nuts to make only a few cups of milk, then yes, it's quite pricey. However, if you're making oat milk, it would end up being even cheaper than buying it from the store.

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