Dr Punam says her mum’s trusted golden milk recipe is delicious and easy to make
A doctor who regularly features on BBC Morning Live has a beverage she relies on for enhancing her wellbeing. Not only is it tasty, but she credits it with “healing powers” that can bolster the immune system.
Dr Punam Krishan, a Glasgow-based GP, prepares her “mum’s trusted golden milk” to fight off colds and flu. She describes it as “a healing hug in a mug.”
Dr Krishan has explained how to create this soothing drink, with the recipe outlined below. Whilst any variety of milk can be used, she favours cow’s milk for this preparation.
Discussing the ingredients, she emphasises their “healing properties,” which render this beverage particularly advantageous when you’re feeling unwell, reports Surrey Live.
She explained: “My mum used to give us this drink throughout winter to nourish our immune systems and we always took it whenever we were poorly. Haldi Doodh (golden milk) is super easy to make and if you like those wholesome Indian chai flavours, you will love this.”
Dr Punam’s ‘golden milk’ – complete recipe
The recipe serves one cup. She notes: “My kids love this, I love this. Genuinely, it tastes divine.”
Ingredients
- Cardamom 2-3 de-shelled
- Pinch of aniseed
- Some ginger (can use ground ginger if you don’t have fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Tablespoon of honey
- Touch of black pepper to season at end
Method
- Grind your cardamom pods and aniseed and add to your milk of choice
- Add in ginger
- Let it come to simmer
- Add in your turmeric, cinnamon and honey
- Bring it to a boil and let it bubble away for a couple of mins after to let the flavours of the spices blend in
- Sieve and sprinkle some black pepper and cinnamon on top
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