Turmeric Milk
Traditional preparationTraditional knowledge
Traditionally used for
Traditionally sipped warm about 30 minutes before sleep.
Tradition & region
Nattuvaidyam / Ayurveda · South India
Preparation time
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Nattuvaidyam

Turmeric Milk

Manjal Paal

A warming beverage made by simmering turmeric powder and crushed black pepper in dairy milk.

Milk
1 · cup · liquid
Pantry item
Turmeric Powder
0.5 · tsp · rhizome
Plant profile
Black Pepper
1 · pinch · seed
Plant profile
Honey(optional)
1 · tsp · sweetener
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1. Pour one cup of whole milk into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat. 2. Stir in the ground turmeric and freshly cracked black pepper. 3. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously, then remove from heat. 4. Strain if desired, allow to cool slightly, and sweeten with honey or palm sugar before serving warm.

Ready in about 8 minutes.

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