Haldi doodh (turmeric milk)
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Warm milk with turmeric, a little pepper and jaggery. A traditional home remedy and bedtime drink in Indian families.
Region: All of IndiaOccasion: Bedtime; cold winter eveningsTime: 10 minServes: 2Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- ½ tsp turmeric powder (or 1-inch piece fresh turmeric, grated)
- A pinch of black pepper
- A small piece of ginger, crushed (optional)
- 2 tsp jaggery or honey, to taste
- A pinch of cardamom (optional)
Method
- Heat the milk with turmeric, pepper and ginger.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Strain, let it cool slightly and stir in jaggery or honey.
- Add cardamom if you like and drink warm.
History
Turmeric is grown widely in India and has long been used in Indian cooking and in traditional home remedies.
Significance
Grandmothers across India give a warm glass of haldi doodh for colds and for comfort at bedtime. It is a traditional practice, not a substitute for medical care.