This Indian Kesar Badam Milk is loaded with goodness of almonds and saffron and is a treat to sip on. Check out this super easy to make it at home and enjoy it either chilled or hot. Here is how to make Badam Milk Recipe or Badam Shake.
This Indian Kesar Badam Milk makes me forget that I hate drinking milk. The flavors of Kesar and almond, create such a magic that I completely forget that I am literally enjoying a glass full of milk!
Have you ever ventured into the market areas of old Bangalore? If yes, you will be very familiar with this chilled, refreshing drink served at a lot of road-side eating joints along with the endless array of snacks on the cards.
I was very new to Bangalore and commercial street the best place to spend a day shopping for knick knacks. After a day of good retail therapy, we used to hang out at the famous Anand Bhawan, stuffing ourselves with their chaats and sweets and finally washing down everything with a tall glass full of Badam Milk.
A few years back, I saw a packet of Kesar Badam Milk powder being sold in a superstore, which was a quick way to enjoy the deliciousness. Just mix a few teaspoon full into a glass of milk and you are good to go.
But now that the bug of making everything from scratch has bitten me, I made my own Kesar Badam Milk and was almost patting my back while I sipped on this refreshing, nourishing and very healthy home made Drink which tasted exactly similar to the one we used to drink.
What is Badam Milk?
Badam Milk is milk flavoured with almonds. Other flavourings like saffron and cardamom powder can be added to it to enhance the flavour. It is a very healthy substitute for regular milk and must be given to children on a regular basis.
It is also good to sip on badam milk on cold winter days as it keeps the body warm. In summers, you can chill it and drink.
Badam milk is highly recommended for pregnant women too. It helps build immunity, stronger bones, improves eyesight and helps in the overall development of the body.
How to make Badam Milk?
To make this Indian Badam Doodh, soak the almonds in hot water for 15-20 minutes and then peel of the skin. Add them in a blender and make a smooth paste. Now boil milk and add the badam paste in the boiling milk. Add sugar and cardamom powder and saffron strands soaked in milk. Cook the milk for some time and then serve chilled or hot.
You can also add rose water to this milk instead of saffron and can replace the cow’s milk with almond milk for a vegan version. You can also add some crushed black pepper, fennel powder and ginger powder and make it into masala milk.
I completely recommend this flavorful Badam Milk Recipe. It’s a delicious drink with lots of health benefits. Devour it chilled, be it all by yourself while sitting in your nook or while having a gala time with your family. This makes sure to make to smile with its every sip! Here is how to make Badam Milk.
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How to make Badam Milk Step By Step
Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes
Remove the skin of almonds and add them in a blender along with 1/4 cup of milk. Grind them to make a smooth paste.
Soak saffron in 2 tbsp milk.
Heat milk in a heavy bottom pan. When the milk comes to a boil, add almond paste and saffron soaked in milk. Simmer the heat and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for another minute.
Kesar Badam Milk Recipe

Kesar Badam Milk
This Indian Kesar Badam Milk is loaded with goodness of almonds and saffron and is a treat to sip on.
Ingredients
- 1 litre Full fat Milk
- 15-20 strands Saffron Soaked in 2 tbsp milk
- 20-25 Almonds
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
Instructions
Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes.
Remove the skin of almonds and add them in a blender along with 1/4 cup of milk.
Grind them to make a smooth paste.
Heat milk in a heavy bottom pan.
When the milk comes to a boil, add almond paste and saffron soaked in milk.
Simmer the heat and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for another minute.
You can serve the badam milk piping hot or can chill it in refrigerator before serving.
I personally like chilled version.
Garnish with pistachio slivers and saffron strands.
Recipe Notes
Keep stirring the milk while cooking so that it doesn't get burned from the bottom.
You can also add chopped dry fruits in the milk.
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Vanita
Nice
Kavita
I love it this recipe
Neha Mathur
Thnx 🙂
babucallaghan7@gmail.com
Really useful
Neha Mathur
Thnx
Sree pardhvi
Thank you so much for the recipe. It is delicious
Neha Mathur
Thanks 🙂
Krith
I just made this to satisfy a late night sweet tooth. I followed the recipe exactly but halved it. My husband did add a bit more sugar to his glass but your measurements were perfect for my taste. I’m planning to make this repeatedly.
Neha Mathur
Awesome. I am glad you liked it.
Elsa
Hey I made this recipie today for 1 serving and it turned out very good, but I din’t get that yellow color which all badam milk recipie has, so I added a pinch of turmeric powder for the color. Can u suggest why my milk din’t turn yellow at first place . ur suggestions will be well appreciated.
Neha Mathur
the yellow colour is from saffron.