This golden milk or turmeric milk as we call it in India has been had since centuries. It helps with periodic sniffles and cold. It also aids sleep.
I don’t think we Indians can think of cooking without turmeric powder. It is used in our dishes, curries, dry preparations and even in this golden turmeric milk. Turmeric has great antioxidant properties and is an immunity booster.
Mum would make us have this turmeric latte or turmeric milk religiously through winter especially if we had the sniffles.
One glass of this turmeric latte at bedtime not only helps you sleep better but it also has immense health benefits.
It will help you get rid of that sore throat and runny nose in no time. Best way to get kids feel better and in a natural manner.
I prefer to use organic haldi which is more orangish yellow in colour when I make this. Look for organic turmeric powder to up the benefits of this haldi doodh.
Here’s how to make golden turmeric milk:
Turmeric Latte Recipe | How to Make Golden Turmeric Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp. honey or sugar
- ¼ tsp. pepper powder
Instructions
- Bring milk to a boil.
- Add in turmeric powder, honey or sugar and pepper powder. Simmer on low heat for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
- Have it while it is still warm.
- Isn’t it super easy? Your turmeric milk is ready to have.
Notes
- You can also make this with fresh turmeric root. Just grate the turmeric and add it to the milk instead of turmeric powder.
- Both turmeric and pepper help in upping immunity and getting rid of colds and coughs.
- Even without the sniffles, having turmeric milk daily is a great way to build your body’s immunity.
- You can make this vegan by using soy milk or almond milk in place of regular milk.
Nutrition
This is a super easy turmeric latte recipe that you can make in under 10 minutes. If you like, have it in place of your tea or coffee in the morning as a great boost to your mornings.
Do try it out and let me know how you liked this turmeric milk recipe.
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Shilpa Gupte says
Our go-to drink when cough and cold arrive home...turmeric latte! It's truly the best cough syrup ?
Kalpana Solsi says
My hubby has turmeric pwd in his chai daily. I have root haldi in milk. Good for health.
Sonia Chatterjee says
This is so easy to make. I have had it occasionally during the the months of season change. Could you please tell me if it's ok for a 3.5 year old to consume this daily?
Rachna says
Thanks Sonia. It should be okay but still confirm once with your pediatrician.
Sonia Chatterjee says
Sure. Will do that. Thanks.
Zainab says
I have been enjoying turmeric latte for a while now! It just tastes yum:)
Roshan Radhakrishnan says
I remember reading about how haldi wala doodh had become a fad few years ago in USA with the new name 🙂 when we knew about it for decades!
Kaddu says
Oh yes, haldi milk is one of the usual gharelu nuskhaas for cold!
My chachi taught me to prepare a homemade immune-booster tonic using raw haldi, ginger, amla and honey. I was planning to share its recipe, but my phone (with all the recipe pics) got stolen, and then I didn't get a chance to make it again after that.
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Shilpa Garg says
Oh yes, we have haldi wala doodh for all internal injuries, pains, cold fever etc. I liked the term Turmeric Latte. 😀
Soumya says
Aha! People have been going ga-ga over this in the west! Unfortunately for me, I can't have milk with anything mixed in it. Not even chocolate. It has to be plain, hot milk without any sugar or anything.