Kastoori Milk || Saffron Kastoori Milk || How to make kasturi milk with step-by-step
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Kastoori milk is literally an energetic, delicious, and flavorful beverage best drunk in cold weather.
Traditionally, this drink is made from fresh milk, dry fruits, saffron, sugar,
and cardamom powder. Additional ingredients are added: nutmeg, dates,
and rose water.
Saffron,
sugar, and dry fruits are the main ingredients of this milk drink. The rest of
the additional ingredients are totally optional. You can add or skip them, up to you. u
Kastoori milk
is a delightful beverage that can be ready in approximately 30 minutes and is good to serve 2-4 people
For the best
result, follow my detailed step-by-step photo
instructions
and tips below the recipe card
Recipe
notes:
Milk:
You can use fresh milk or powdered full-cream milk when making drinks. I typically use a milk pack for convenience.
Dry Fruits:
Saffron:
It’s essential to use good-quality, authentic saffron when preparing Kasturi milk, as it contributes to the drink's aroma and flavor.
Dates:
I included dates in this recipe for added health benefits and taste, but they are optional and can be skipped if desired.
Rosewater:
Adding rosewater is optional. I included it to enhance the flavor of the drink.
Cardamom and Nutmeg Powder:
These spices are included in the milk to add aroma. You can omit the nutmeg powder if you’re not a fan of its taste.
To enhance the flavor of Kasturi milk further, consider adding khoya and fresh cream.
Boil the
milk and add sugar. Keep on stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Next, add
cardamom and nutmeg powder, chopped dates, and rose water.
Keep mixing
by adding chopped almonds and pistachio.
In the end, add saffron and mix
Let it cook for around 15-20 minutes on the medium-low flame
Till the mixture thickens
Kastoori milk
is done
Pour into
the serving glasses and garnish them with dry fruits.
Ready to serve warm!
Enjoy!