Royal Cardamom & Clove Milk (Elaichi-Laung Doodh)

Royal Cardamom & Clove Milk (Elaichi-Laung Doodh)

A calming, immunity-boosting Ayurvedic drink made with whole spices.

🌿 Ingredients:

• 2 cups full-fat milk
• 2 pods of Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
• 2 Whole Cloves (Laung)
• 1 tbsp jaggery or honey
• ½ tsp grated nutmeg (optional)
• A few saffron strands (optional)

🥄 Instructions:

1. Warm milk gently in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Lightly crush the cardamom and cloves using a mortar and pestle.
3. Add spices to milk and simmer for 7–10 minutes.
4. Turn off heat, cover, and let steep for 2 more minutes.
5. Strain, stir in sweetener, and garnish with saffron.
6. Serve warm, preferably at bedtime.

💡 SPICELIFE Tip:

Gently toast cardamom and clove in a drop of ghee before simmering to unlock their full aroma.