Masala Paal or Milk, is an extremely delicious drink, to be had at all times . This beverage is full of flavour and tastes heavenly. Masala Milk, can be made on special occasions , as an offering to God and for festivals . It is infused, with the goodness Panakalkandu / Palm candy and other spices . Masala Milk, is rich in taste and will be a hit with all ages . especially with children. Women, who are pregnant, can be served this refreshing milk . Also for sportsperson and children ,this is an ideal drink, than, other commercially available ones .
Use good quality milk and use Palm candy for a distinct taste .
Ingredients
- Milk half a liter
- Palm candy 4 small size
- Sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon
- Cardamom 1
- Cinnamon sticks 2 inch
- Cloves 1
- Almonds 4
- Pista 6
- Dry ginger a pinch
- Saffron few strands
- Black Pepper corns (powdered) 1/4 teaspoon
Method
- Boil the milk , adding cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Once it boils , keep on low flame . Add saffron and boil till it reduces .
- After 5 minutes , take out the cloves , cardamom and cinnamon. Add sugar, palm sugar, dry ginger , black pepper and boil again till it reduces a little .
- Meanwhile, powder coarsely the nuts and stir .
- Garnish with more nuts and serve hot .
- Use full cream milk for best results .
- Use more sugar if required .
- One can make the powder of nuts , dry ginger , black pepper and store it . Use it whenever, the masala milk is to be made .
- If Palm candy is unavailble , use more sugar .
