{"id":"recipe_ecb54bacf1","slug":"badam-milk-indian-almond-milk","title":"Badam Milk (Indian Almond Milk)","description":"A rich, creamy, and nourishing traditional Indian beverage made with blanched almonds, milk, and fragrant saffron and cardamom.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1/2 cup almonds","name":"Almonds","quantity":75,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"soaked and peeled","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter full cream milk","name":"Cream","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4.2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full cream","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3-4 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3 1/2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"10-12 saffron strands","name":"Saffron","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"strands","notes":"soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp cardamom powder","name":"Cardamom","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"freshly ground","group":"flavor","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp chopped pistachios","name":"Pistachio","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"for garnish","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. Once soaked, peel the skins off.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the almonds","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a blender, combine the peeled almonds with 1/4 cup of the milk and blend until a smooth paste is formed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the peeled almonds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the remaining milk into a heavy-bottomed pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the remaining milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the almond paste and saffron strands (with their soaking milk) to the boiling milk. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the almond paste and saffron strands","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the sugar and cardamom powder. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the sugar and cardamom powder","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Turn off the heat. Pour the Badam Milk into glasses and garnish with chopped pistachios. Serve hot or refrigerate for a few hours to serve chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For a richer texture, use full-fat whole milk. You can serve this drink either steaming hot in the winter or chilled during the summer.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed pan","Blender","Small bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk","tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"cup","note":"Standard serving size is approximately 250ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The almond paste can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight glass bottle in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring constantly."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ecb54bacf1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e38842bf-cea8-4115-bee7-911a5c8ea6ec","imageAlt":"Badam Milk (Indian Almond Milk) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["almond","milk","indian drink","saffron","healthy","beverage"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Badam Milk (Indian Almond Milk)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:48:28.872Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:48:28.872Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. 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