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Iced Haldi Doodh (Golden Milk)

May 12, 2022
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5 Ratings
Photo by Mark Weinberg. Prop Stylist: Anne Eastman. Food Stylist: Anna Billingskog
  • Cook time 20 minutes
  • makes 4 cups
Author Notes

I hated haldi doodh growing up and frequently used it to water the plants while my Nani wasn’t looking. As an adult, it’s been such a fun journey to take the healing drink of my ancestors and evolve it into something delicious and that I actually crave. No chalky, bitter brew here—this is luxurious, just sweet enough, and like pure sunshine. It’s also Nani-approved. —Diaspora Co.

Test Kitchen Notes

The quality of the spices make all the difference here, so seek out the good stuff. We love Diaspora Co.'s single-origin, ethically sourced, incredibly delicious products:

Diaspora Co. Lakadong Turmeric
Diaspora Co. Baraka Green Cardamom
Diaspora Co. Makhir Ginger
Diaspora Co. Peni Miris Cinnamon
Diaspora Co. Aranya Black Pepper —The Editors

What You'll Need
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Iced Haldi Doodh (Golden Milk)
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cow or plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon Diaspora Co. Lakadong Turmeric
  • 6 to 8 Diaspora Co. Baraka Green Cardamom, lightly crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Diaspora Co. ground Makhir Ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon Diaspora Co. ground Peni Miris Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Diaspora Co. Aranya Black Pepper
  • Sweetener of your choice (such as jaggery, date syrup, or honey), to taste
  • Ice, for shaking and serving
Directions
  1. Place the milk, turmeric, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, whisking to dissolve the spices. Stir in sweetener to taste. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil, then turn off the heat and cool until just barely warm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Strain cooled haldi doodh concentrate into a 2-quart jar. If not using right away, seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  3. To serve, add a handful of ice to the jar, reseal, and shake vigorously until the outside of the jar feels icy, 30 to 45 seconds. Fill 4 glasses with more ice. Pouring through a strainer, divide the shaken haldi doodh between the glasses. For one serving, stir the haldi doodh concentrate well and then pour ¾ cup into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels icy, about 30 seconds. Pouring through a strainer into an ice-filled glass.

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2 Reviews

JimmyH June 30, 2022
Used the spices I had at home and it tastes great! I will definitely have to try it next with the spices from Diaspora Co.
 
judy May 26, 2022
Checked out Diaspora Spices. Look delicious. Would make a great addition to my spice cupboard. Sadly, way out of my price range....I'm goin o give this golden milk a try with my turmeric...