Chilled milk flavoured with kesar and elaichi is a familiar comfort in many Indian homes. This version is made from freshly blended almonds so it is dairy free and avoids the additives found in many packaged almond milks. It works well as a light evening drink or a snack between meals. Nutritional Benefits Almonds provide vitamin E, magnesium, monounsaturated fats and a modest amount of protein. Jaggery replaces refined sugar and adds a trace of iron, although it should still be used in small amounts. Kesar and cardamom carry a lot of aroma, which means less sweetener is needed to make the drink taste complete.
81 kcal
Calories
2.2 g
Protein
7.6 g
Carbs
4.7 g
Fat
Soak the kesar strands in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 10 minutes, until the water turns golden.
Drain the soaked almonds and peel off the skins.
Blend the almonds with 250 ml of water for 1 to 2 minutes until completely smooth.
Strain through a fine sieve or a muslin cloth, pressing to extract all the liquid.
Add the jaggery, ground cardamom and the soaked kesar with its water. Stir until the jaggery dissolves.
Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or pour over ice and serve straight away.
Summary
The Kesar-Cardamom Chilled Almond Milk is a creamy, dairy free drink of about 135 kcal that only needs an overnight soak and ten minutes of preparation. It provides healthy fats, vitamin E and a small amount of protein. It is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy.
