Masala Milk | Masala Paal

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Masala milk is rich, tasty, and healthy, spiced milk is popularly served in many Chennai hotels. Hotel Saravana Bhavan masala paal is one of my favorites.

What is masala paal

masala powder with freshly roasted Nuts and spices (masala) makes the golden milk rich and tasty. Saffron compliments the nuts flavor. It is served in many Chennai restaurants and street shops. the spice mix is soothing and comforting for the throat.

Best Indian winter drink

When kids are sick turmeric milk is my frequent go-to choice. It is extremely cold these days so instead of making plain turmeric milk. I prefer making Masala paal. It is filling and comforting for the throat. 

BEST TIME TO CONSUME GOLDEN MILK doodh

You can serve it as an evening drink. If kids/ adults have a sore throat you can serve it before bedtime for a goodnight's sleep.

FRESH TURMERIC FOR turmeric masala LATTE

Yes, fresh turmeric is best but if it is not available use turmeric powder.to use fresh turmeric refer to turmeric tea

Can I use whole almonds?

Yes,  use 8 almonds instead of almond flour. Roast almonds along with cashews and follow the other steps.

can I use unroasted pistachio?

Yes, in that case, roast them along with cashews. 

Pulse and grind 

nuts might ooze out oil if you grind so always pulse and prepare masala paal powder.

Simmer after adding masala doodh powder

Bring milk to a boil then add spice masala powder. After that cook on low flame. Avoid high flame.

Variations for madras masala paal

• Increase sugar if you prefer Chennai hotel-style masala pal
• You can use melon seeds,  chironji, or any nuts of your choice
• Full-fat milk is recommended but you use 2 % milk too. Avoid 1 % milk
• You can boil milk for additional time to get malai. When the milk comes to the desired stage add masala doodh powder and mix
• Masala milk is traditionally served warm but you chill and enjoy it according to your preference
• You can use Cinnamon powder or pepper powder instead of cinnamon and pepper

Masala doodh for sore throat

• Use panag karkandu instead of white sugar
• Increase pepper 
• Consume before bedtime
• Serve warm. Avoid drinking it cold

Shelflife of masala doodh powder

It stays good at room temperature for 1 week. Since we didn't roast for a long time I would recommend finishing soon.

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Ingredients 

Masala paal powder

2 cardamom 

Small piece of cinnamon

2 clove

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

10 cashews 

15 roasted pistachio

2 tablespoon almond flour

4 saffron

1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

Masala paal

3 cups of whole milk

Pinch of saffron

1 tablespoon sugar

Pinch of turmeric powder

Garnish

Chopped almonds and pistachio 

How to make spiced turmeric milk with step-by-step pictures 

masala paal powder 

• First add cloves, cardamom, a small piece of cinnamon, cashews, and pepper; roast on low flame for 3 minutes

• Furthermore, add pistachios and mix well

• Add almond flour, saffron, and turmeric powder; turn off the stove 

• Mix well and cool completely

• Transfer to the mixie jar and pulse. Avoid grinding

Masala paal

• First, add milk to a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a frothy boil

• Simmer the flame.  add saffron and sugar; mix well

• Furthermore, add ground masala paal powder in two batches. Mix well in between

• add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well

• Cook for 3 minutes and turn off the stove

• Finally, add roasted nuts and mix well

• Serve warm

Masala paal

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Ingredients

Masala paal powder

• 2 cardamom
• Small piece of cinnamon
• 2 clove
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 10 cashews
• 15 roasted pistachio
• 2 tablespoon almond flour
• 4 saffron
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder

Masala paal

• 3 cups of whole milk
• Pinch of saffron
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Pinch of turmeric powder

Garnish

• Chopped almonds and pistachio

Instructions

• masala paal powder

masala paal powder

• First add cloves, cardamom, a small piece of cinnamon, cashews, and pepper; roast on low flame for 3 minutes
• Furthermore, add pistachios and mix well
• Add almond flour, saffron, and turmeric powder; turn off the stove
• Mix well and cool completely
• Transfer to the mixie jar and pulse. Avoid grinding

Masala paal

• First, add milk to a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a frothy boil
• Simmer the flame.  add saffron and sugar; mix well
• Furthermore, add ground masala paal powder in two batches. Mix well in between
• add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well
• Cook for.3 minutes and turn off the stove
• Finally, add roasted nuts and mix well
• Serve warm

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Notes

1. You can serve it as an evening drink. If kids/ adults have a sore throat you can serve it before bedtime for a good night sleep
2. fresh turmeric is best but if it is not available use turmeric powder.to use fresh turmeric refer to turmeric tea
3. you can use 8 almonds instead of almond flour. Roast almonds along with cashews and follow the other steps
4. if you are using Unroasted pistachio, in that case, roast them along with cashews
5. nuts might ooze out oil if you grind so always pulse and prepare masala paal powder
6. Bring milk to a boil then add spice masala powder. After that cook on low flame. Avoid high flame
7. masala doodh powder stays good at room temperature for 1 week. Since we didn't roast for a long time I would recommend finishing soon

Variations for madras masala paal

1. Increase sugar if you prefer Chennai hotel-style masala pal
2. You can use melon seeds,  chironji, or any nuts of your choice
3. Full-fat milk is recommended but you use 2 % milk too. Avoid 1 % milk
4. You can boil milk for additional time to get malai. When the milk comes to the desired stage add masala doodh powder and mix
5. Masala milk is traditionally served warm but you chill and enjoy it according to your preference
6. You can use Cinnamon powder or pepper powder instead of cinnamon and pepper

Masala doodh for sore throat

1. Use panag karkandu instead of white sugar
2. Increase pepper
3. Consume before bedtime
4. Serve warm. Avoid drinking it cold

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