badam milk

Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for homemade Badam Milk (Almond Milk):

**Ingredients:**

- 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight or for at least 4-6 hours

- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

- A pinch of saffron strands (optional)

- A few crushed pistachios or almonds for garnish (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. **Soak Almonds:**

   - Soak almonds in water overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. Peel off the skins.

2. **Blend Almonds:**

   - In a blender, combine peeled almonds and a little milk. Blend until you get a smooth paste.

3. **Strain Almond Paste:**

   - Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the almond paste to extract almond milk. You can add more milk and strain again to extract more.

4. **Heat Milk:**

   - In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of milk. Bring it to a gentle simmer.

5. **Add Almond Paste:**

   - Add the almond paste to the simmering milk and whisk well to combine.

6. **Add Sugar and Flavorings:**

   - Add sugar and cardamom powder to the milk-almond mixture. If desired, add a pinch of saffron strands for extra flavor and color.

7. **Simmer:**

   - Simmer the mixture on low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

8. **Serve:**

   - Pour the Badam Milk into serving glasses. Garnish with crushed pistachios or almonds if you like.

9. **Serve Warm or Chilled:**

   - Badam Milk can be served warm or chilled. If serving chilled, you can refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Badam Milk! It's a nutritious and delicious drink, perfect for any time of the day.