Besan Doodh Recipe (Besan Milk)
Besan Doodh is a traditional Indian warm milk drinkmade with roasted besan (gram flour), milk, ghee, and gentle spices. This comforting beverage is commonly prepared in North India during the winter. Make it in under 10 minutes using my easy recipe.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- 2 tablespoons besan (gram flour)
- 1 tablespoons finely crushed almonds
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
- 10-12 saffron strands soaked in 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Roast the Besan: Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan on low heat. Add besan and roast, stirring constantly, until aromatic and lightly golden (3–4 minutes). Don’t let it brown.
- Roast the almonds: Add almonds and roast for 2 minutes.
- Add milk slowly: Add milk to the pan and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining milk and mix well.
- Flavor & Simmer: Add cardamom powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, ground ginger, and saffron soaked in milk and mix well. Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly and turns silky.
- Sweeten: Add sugar and cook for 1–2 minutes more until sugar dissolves.
- Finish: Garnish with dried rose petals. Serve warm.
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