Golden Milk (Turmeric Latte)
A comforting and beneficial drink, perfect for a cosy moment. Golden milk combines hot milk, turmeric and black pepper in an age-old Ayurvedic ritual.
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Ingredients
- Milk (cow, almond or oat): 250 ml
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Lakadong turmeric: 1/2 teaspoon
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Black pepper: 1 pinch (essential)
- Ghee or coconut oil: 1 teaspoon
- Crushed fresh ginger: 1 cm (optional, essential for good digestion)
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Ground cinnamon or vanilla extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Honey or maple syrup: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
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1
In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat (do not boil).
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2
Add the turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and ghee (or coconut oil). Whisk well to avoid lumps.
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3
Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
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4
Pour into a cup and sweeten with honey to taste.
Tips
Black pepper is essential to activate the absorption of curcumin. Fresh ginger is optional but essential for good digestion. Ghee or coconut oil is an essential fat — curcumin is fat-soluble.
Spices used
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Lakadong Turmeric Powder
Whole Malabar black pepper
Kerala cinnamon
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