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