Leche dorada (Masala Haldi Doodh)

Ingredientes

• 2 1/2 cups milk (20 oz, use milk of choice)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 4 green cardamom pods (slightly crushed)
• 1/2 inch ginger (cut into thin slices)
• 5-6 whole black peppercorns
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice (sugar, maple syrup, honey, adjust to taste)
• cinnamon or cardamom powder (to serve, optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Add milk to a pan on medium heat. After a minute or two (when the milk is little lukewarm) add turmeric powder to it.

2. 2

   Then add crushed green cardamom pods, sliced ginger, black peppercorns and cinnamon stick.

3. 3

   Add in the sweetener and whisk it all together and bring to a low simmer for 5 minutes. You don't need to boil it but it should be nicely hot throughout.

4. 4

   Remove pan from heat, cover pan with a plate or lid and let it sit for another 5 minutes for the flavors to steep in. Strain the golden milk using a strainer into serving cups.You may sprinkle with cardamom or cinnamon powder before serving.