Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh) is a traditional Indian beverage where milk is flavored with saffron. Lots of dried nuts and fruits are added to give it a crunch and make it healthier.
You can easily double or triple the recipe if making it for a crowd.To make vegan saffron milk, replace the dairy milk with any plant-based milk like almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc.You can replace sugar with honey or any other sweetener of your choice. You can also use sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.You can make a richer version of this milk by adding khoya (reduced milk solids) to it.Adding a little bit of ginger powder, black pepper powder, and clove powder also makes this milk more nutritious and is good to drink in winters as it keeps the body even warmer.This recipe is very adaptable and you can adapt it to your liking and preferences. Add the nuts and fruits that you like and skip the ones that you don’t. Choose the sweetener and its quantity as per your liking.