Badam milk is one of the traditional Indian beverages that has been consumed for ages to energize the body, balance the mind, beat weakness and improve overall health. It is known as badam doodh in hindi & badam paal in south Indian languages. Badam refers to almonds & doodh or paal is a term meaning milk.

What is badam milk?

Badam milk is an Indian milk beverage flavored with almonds, cardamom & saffron. Traditionally it was made by soaking, blending and then adding it to boiled cow’s milk. It was flavored either with saffron or cardamoms depending on the season. This Indian badam milk recipe is an age old traditional ayurvedic secret to build up immunity in kids, improve eye sight, build stronger bones, remove constipation and provide adequate nutrition for picky/fussy eaters & the sick. For years I have been making badam milk for my kids as an after school refreshing drink. I always avoid readymade protein powders or any other powders to mix with the milk. Most of the bottled stuff are heavily processed & then synthetic nutrients are added to make up for the nutritional values. There are so many brands selling badam milk powder. MTR is one such brand. Most readymade badam milk powders are loaded with starch, sugar and artificial additives. The homemade one is real food that’s pure with no additives or starch. Also you have the liberty to choose the organic ingredients. This badam milk is protein rich, has no additives, tastes delicious & is super east to make. Serve it warm during winters & chilled during summers.

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Benefits

Badam milk is a great source of nutrition for people of all ages. Toddlers, kids, grownups, pregnant women, postpartum women & even the old. How to make this vegan?Just skip the milk and use water, double the amount of almonds in the recipe. You will end up with a delicious & thick badam doodh. Can I serve this to my baby?If your baby is over 12 months you can try this milk. For the dairy milk in the recipe, you can use any fresh milk like – cow’s milk, buffalo milk or goat milk. Just ensure your baby has no allergy to the milk, almonds & cardamoms. Please consult your pediatrician before you introduce this milk. I have also shared a recipe for making badam powder for making instant badam milk. More healthy beveragesTurmeric milkDry fruits milkshakeChocolate milkshakeBanana milkshakeLassi Recipe

Preparation for badam milk

  1. Rinse almonds well.
  2. Soak them in fresh water for 4 to 6 hours. I usually do it for over 6 hours. Soaking them well helps to blend them smooth otherwise the paste may turn coarse.
  3. Peel the skin and rinse them again.
  4. Add them to a blender jar along with cardamom powder, sugar and crushed saffron (optional).
  5. Pour some milk good enough to blend to a smooth paste. I use chilled milk as this avoids the mixer from turning hot.
  6. You should get a smooth paste otherwise the coarse grains irritate the throat.

How to make badam milk

  1. Bring the rest of the milk to a boil in a thick bottom pan/ vessel on a low to medium flame.
  2. When the milk comes to a boil, pour the ground almond mixture into the boiling milk.
  3. Stir well else the milk can smell burnt. Let it boil for 2 to 3 mins. Switch off the stove. Serve warm or chilled. Keeps good if refrigerated for no more than 2 days.

Serving Tips for kids and toddlers

You can also stir in a bit of organic turmeric powder to your badam milk. If you do not have a high speed blender then the paste may not turn smooth. Then filter the milk to remove coarse granules, before you serve your child. As some kids might throw up as the grains irritate the throat. * Tastes good when served with cornflakes or beaten rice (poha/ aval) or even with plain cooked rice and additional jaggery. * Can use this badam milk to cook kheer /payasam /puddings. * Can use this milk even for cooking chicken, baking moist cakes and muffins. Related Recipes

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