Turmeric milk, also known as golden milk, is a traditional Ayurvedic beverage known for its potential health benefits, particularly in soothing inflammation and promoting relaxation. Here’s a simple recipe to make your own turmeric milk elixir:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk (you can use any milk you prefer, such as dairy, almond, coconut, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- A pinch of black pepper (optional)
- Sweetener of choice, such as honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee (optional, for added richness)
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it’s warm but not boiling.
- Add the ground turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper to the warm milk. Stir well to combine the spices evenly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps to infuse the flavors of the spices into the milk.
- If using, add the sweetener of your choice to taste. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
- If desired, stir in the coconut oil or ghee for added richness and creaminess.
- Once heated through and well combined, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Pour the turmeric milk elixir into mugs and enjoy warm.
Feel free to adjust the quantities of spices and sweetener to suit your taste preferences. Some people also like to add other spices such as cardamom or cloves for additional flavor complexity. Just remember that the black pepper is included because it helps enhance the absorption of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, so try not to omit it if possible. Enjoy your nourishing turmeric milk elixir!
