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Published: April 9, 2016 | Updated August 5, 2019 | By Harini

Masala Milk (Masala Paal Recipe)

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Masala milk recipe

Masala milk or masala paal is a delicious, flavorful and healthy milk flavored with spices. A warm mug of flavorful masala milk is perfect bed time drink during winters. Here is how to fix yourself a cup of delicious and healthy masala milk, easy step by step recipe.

masala milk recipe

Masala milk recipe or masala paal recipe with step by step photos. Masala milk recipe or  masala paal recipe is a very famous milk based drink in Chennai ( Madras).

Masala milk from Saravana bhavan is very famous here. Masala milk recipe is a warm drink in which boiled milk is simmered with few spices,sugar and topped with nuts.

It is a very very tasty drink and best had warm. Masala milk is our favorite and I often prepare it at home. I mostly have milk masala powder handy and use it. If you want to make masala paal from scratch then this recipe is for you.

If you like warm bed time beverages just like we do and want to cut on store bought malt drinks you may like to make badam milk, pista milk, hot chocolate, saffron milk, cardamom milk, turmeric milk etc.

These flavored milks are not only delicious but very healthy, warming and clean drinks for toddlers and kids. So much better than sugar laden packed drinks.

Here I am sharing the best recipe of masala milk on request. There are many variations in masala milk recipe. One or two ingredients may vary to taste. This is the easiest recipe for masala milk. You can make this in no time.

Serve this delicious masala paal to toddlers and kids before bedtime for good night sleep after an active day.

This Masala Milk Recipe Is

Delicious, flavorful & comforting

Warm, soothing and helps for good night’s sleep

Vegetarian & gluten free

Healthy beverage for toddlers and kids

Can be made vegan by using dairy free milk.

Masala paal recipe

To make masala milk I prefer to use whole milk for my kid. While adults and weight watchers can use skimmed milk, whole milk has all the health benefits for kids.

Masala milk recipe also has medicinal properties. It is known to cure sore throat, induce good sleep. It also provides nutrition overall. All the ingredients used in masala milk recipe has medicinal properties.

The spices you will need to make masala milk are the regular ones we usually use in Indian cooking.

  • Pepper corns- boosts immunity
  • turmeric- antioxidant, immunity booster
  • Saffron- warming
  • cardamom- good for digestion
  • Nuts for general health

Here in this masala milk recipe I have used cinnamon,cardamom and black pepper corns. You can try other spices like nutmeg in this drink.

While I always make this masala paal with nuts you can absolutely leave out the nuts if you are allergic or don’t prefer to add nuts. You can also grind the nuts to a smooth paste and add while simmering the milk.

Please note that nuts should be given to babies above one year that too after discussing with your doctor. While feeding this drink to kids you can grind the nuts to fine paste for easy swallowing. Also introduce one nut at a time to kids.

Which Sweetener Is Best For Masala Paal?

To make this drink you can use any of your preferred sweetener like granulated sugar, palm sugar, honey or cane sugar. One sweetener that is delicious in this drink and as well as very soothing for the throat is palm candy. You can also add honey but do not boil or add honey to very hot milk.

Serve masala milk warm. It is best to consume just before sleep. You can consume this drink to cure throat infections too.

How To Make Masala Milk

1. Boil the milk.

boiling milk for pistachio milk recipe

2. Add all the spices and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes.

adding sugar to cardamom milk

3. Add crushed saffron, nuts and mix well. Serve masala milk warm.

Masala paal recipe

How To Make Vegan Masala Paal?

If you prefer to make this vegan you can just replace dairy

milk with non dairy milk like almond milk or soy milki. I especially like this drink made with almond milk for its wonderful flavor and nutrition.

Tips To Make Masala Paal

  • Using whole milk will yield much richer and creamier drink.
  • Slightly crush the spices for better release of flavor
  • If adding honey as sweetener add only to warm milk. Honey should not be added to hot or boiling milk.
  • If you prefer you can serve this drink unsweetened.
  • You can double or halve the recipe.

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Masala Milk Recipe

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Harini
Masala paal is a popular drink from Chennai,milk simmered with sugar and spices and topped with nuts and saffron.
3.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups boiled milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 2-3 cloves cardamom
  • 1 small stick cinnamon OR 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 10-12 black pepper corns
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon saffron
  • Crushed nuts for topping

Instructions
 

  • Bring the milk to a boil and add all the spices ad sugar.Simmer for 10 minutes. Filter the whole spices.
  • Add Saffron and leave aside for 5 minutes..Let the saffron steep.
  • Serve hot with crushed nuts

Notes

1.Do not skip lack peppercorns and turmeric
2.You can add sugar instead of pal sugar too.
3.You can add sarai paruppu instead of other nuts

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal
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About Harini

I am Harini. The recipe developer, food photographer and chef behind cook click n devour. My aim behind this blog is to provide easy, tried and tested recipes that beginners can cook with confidence. I took keen interest in cooking and took courses on cooking, baking during teens purely out of passion. With a decade of cooking experience I am glad to share my recipes and culinary knowledge with you all here. Stay tuned and happy cooking!
Harini :)

Comments

  1. Poornima Porchelvan says

    September 29, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy and flavorful milk. Loved it.

  2. வை.கோபாலகிருஷ்ணன் says

    September 29, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    A 1 MASALA MILK EXCELLENT DRINK – VERY SWEET & HEALTHY POST. THANKS FOR SHARING !

  3. Navaneetham Krishnan says

    September 30, 2013 at 6:09 am

    Have heard of the drink but haven’t made it. I should have a glass of this healthy drink for a good sleep and wait up feeling highly energized.

  4. thelady8home says

    September 30, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    Oh sweet!!! I am totally craving a glass right now.

  5. Sony P says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Looks too good…… love the masala flavor !

  6. JASPINDER KAUR says

    May 10, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Flavorful masala milk.. love it

  7. Gloria says

    May 24, 2014 at 9:33 am

    I love this lovely drink.. Looks too good..

  8. sulochana says

    October 1, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Very tasty and you do get good sleep ,hap tried it.

  9. Michelle Mahabat says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    those glasses are so cute. May i know where you got them from?

  10. Harini says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    That glass was from a local store nearby,thanks!

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