Description
This Turmeric Milk (Golden Moon) with Pistachio Dust is a comforting, vibrant beverage that offers a quick, nourishing hug in a mug. It’s a simple, beloved recipe for daily wellness, perfect for winding down or a healthy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted pistachios, very finely chopped or crushed
- few drops vanilla extract (optional)
- pinch ground cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Warm Milk: In a small saucepan, gently heat your chosen milk over medium-low heat until small bubbles form around the edges.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: Add the ground turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and your chosen sweetener. Whisk continuously for about 1 minute until the spices are fully dissolved and the mixture turns a uniform golden color.
- Simmer and Infuse: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Stir occasionally.
- Strain (optional): For a super smooth drink, carefully strain the warm turmeric milk through a fine-mesh sieve into your mug.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the warm turmeric milk into your favorite mug and generously sprinkle with the prepared pistachio dust. Enjoy while still warm.
Notes
To prevent scorching, reduce heat immediately if milk starts to boil. For a deeper spice profile, you can simmer for an extra minute or two. For super smooth drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Dietary substitutions include using almond/oat/coconut milk for dairy-free, stevia/erythritol for sugar-free, or omitting pistachios for nut-free. Can also be made in a microwave (heat milk 60-90 seconds) or Instant Pot (Sauté Less mode).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240 ml)
- Calories: 240 calories
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg