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Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk with Date & Chestnut Puree)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Creamy, flavorful and soothing warm milk.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: turmeric, milk, turmeric milk, golden milk, chestnut, turmeric latte, chestnut latte
Servings: 4 to 5 people
Author: Esha
Ingredients
For Chestnut and Date Puree:
  • 175 ml water
  • 75 grams dates chopped and pitted
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 pinch black pepper powder
  • 6-7 saffron strands
  • 125 grams fresh tree chestnuts
For Turmeric Milk:
  • 500 ml milk
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut a small slit on the flat side of the chestnut shell.
  3. Roast for 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
  4. Meanwhile, boil water. Add all the other ingredients for the puree in the boiled water. Cover and let steep.
  5. Peel the chestnuts and add in the boiled water.

  6. In a heavy duty blender, Blend this all to a smooth puree. If the consistency is too thick, then add some warm water. Strain to get the smooth puree. Store in air tight container for approximately a week to 10 days.

  7. In a heavy bottom pot, add 1/2 of the milk and turmeric. Boil and let simmer for 2 minutes. Add the rest of the milk, cardamom and give it a boil. Take off the heat. Strain it.

  8. Serve in the desired cups. Add 1-2 tsp of the puree in each cup and stir until completely dissolved. You can add more puree if you want more sweetness.
Recipe Notes

Add as much or as little puree, according to the sweetness. 

Any kind of milk can be added to make it vegan.

The puree can be used to sweeten the plain milk, coffee or tea.