How do I stop the milk from curdling when adding jaggery?

Take the milk off the heat and let it cool slightly before stirring in the Anveshan jaggery powder, as adding it to boiling milk can cause splitting.

How much jaggery does this saffron milk need?

It uses 5 tbsp of Anveshan jaggery powder for 1 litre of full-fat milk, giving a naturally sweet, caramel-rich kesar doodh for 4.

What does saffron add to the milk?

A pinch of Anveshan saffron lends the milk its signature golden colour and a delicate floral aroma that pairs beautifully with cardamom.

Can I drink jaggery saffron milk warm or cold?

Both work, but it is most comforting served warm as a bedtime nightcap; you can also chill it for a festive treat.

Jaggery Saffron Milk

Name: Jaggery Saffron Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 litre Full-fat milk; 5 tbsp Jaggery Powder; 1 pinch Saffron; 0.5 tsp Cardamom powder; 2 tbsp Chopped almonds and pistachios

Jaggery saffron milk, or kesar doodh, is a warm spiced milk made by simmering full-fat milk with saffron and cardamom, then sweetening it with jaggery once off the boil. You infuse the milk with strands of Anveshan saffron for a golden hue and stir in mineral-rich Anveshan jaggery powder instead of refined sugar for a gentle caramel warmth. Topped with chopped almonds and pistachios, this fragrant nightcap serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time20 min

Ingredients

Full-fat milk
Cardamom powder
Chopped almonds and pistachios

How to Make Jaggery Saffron Milk

1
Soak the Anveshan saffron in 2 tbsp warm milk.
2
Boil the milk, then simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring.
3
Stir in cardamom and the bloomed Anveshan saffron milk.

Tips for the Best Jaggery Saffron Milk

✓Soak Anveshan saffron strands in a little warm milk to draw out maximum colour.
✓Simmer the milk gently so it thickens and turns creamy before sweetening.

Frequently Asked Questions

More about Anveshan Jaggery Powder

Duration: Best to use it before 12 months from the date of packaging.

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