Dates Almond Masala Milk

Cook along · 11 steps

Method

1. 1

   Remove seeds from 10-12 dates. Add ¾ cup hot milk and let soak for 30 minutes until the dates become soft.

2. 2

   Soak 6-7 saffron strands in ¼ cup hot milk for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Roast 10-12 almonds and 10 pistachios in a dry pan on low flame for 2-3 minutes until crunchy. Crush coarsely in a mortar — do not make a fine powder.

   

4. 4

   Blend the soaked dates and milk into a smooth paste in a blender.

5. 5

   Bring 2 cups milk to a boil on medium flame — about 7-8 minutes.

6. 6

   Once boiling, reduce flame to low. Add the saffron milk and date paste. Mix well.

   

7. 7

   Add the coarsely ground dry fruit powder. Boil on low flame for 5-6 minutes. The milk will thicken naturally from the dates — no sugar needed.

8. 8

   Turn off heat. The milk will thicken further as it cools.

9. 9

   Serve hot in winter or chilled after refrigerating.

   

10. 10

    Garnish with chopped roasted almonds and pistachios.

11. 11

    Offer to Lord Jagannath with tulsi leaves.