Golden Elixir: The Secret to Saffron’s Culinary Magic

Golden saffron milk makes the perfect medicinal pairing with turmeric. Feeling sick or really need a pick-me-up? Look no further! Try out this drink recipe and you are sure to be feeling better in no time. If you wish to have your drink sweetened, add a teaspoon or two of honey to your drink.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1cupmilk

  • ¼teaspoonground turmeric

  • ¼teaspoonground ginger

  • 1pinchground black pepper

  • 2podscardamom

  • 2saffron strands (such as Zaran®), or more to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Pour 1/3 cup milk into a saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat until hot but not boiling, about 1 minute. Add turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cardamom, and saffron; stir until combined. Pour remaining milk into the saucepan and cook over medium heat until flavors blend, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Tips

Use any milk of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
101mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
13g
5%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
12g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
1mg
5%
Calcium
292mg
22%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
400mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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