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Traditionally used for
Best enjoyed warm approximately 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime.
Tradition & region
Nattuvaidyam / Ayurveda · Pan-India
Preparation time
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
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Cardamom Milk
Elaichi Paal
A fragrant, calming beverage of warm milk simmered with crushed green cardamom pods.
Milk
1 · cup · liquid
Cardamom
2 · pods · fruit
Cane Sugar(optional)
0.5 · tsp · sweetener
1. Lightly crush the green cardamom pods using a mortar to open the outer green husks and release the black seeds. 2. Add the milk and crushed cardamom pods to a small saucepan. 3. Warm over medium heat until small bubbles form at the surface, then lower the heat and simmer for 4 minutes. 4. Strain into a cup, sweeten lightly with a dash of raw cane sugar or jaggery if preferred, and drink warm.
Ready in about 8 minutes.