Almond Milk

Almond Milk is a creamy and nutty flavored beverage and a great substitute for those who simply doesn't like milk. This energy giving drink is not only heart healthy but is very high in vitamins and minerals. Easy to prepare at home and can be served any time of the day. So lets begin to learn with "Flavors of Sneha's Kitchen". 

Almond Milk

Ingredients:

Hand full of almonds
2 1/2 cup of milk
2 big spoon of sugar
Pinch of cardamom powder
2-3 threads of saffron
2-3 drops of vanilla essence (optional)
Thinly sliced pistachio, almond and 1 thread of saffron for garnishing



Method:

• Wash the almonds in running water and soak in half cup of milk for 2 hrs or overnight.
• Remove the skin and blend it to a fine paste.
• Heat the balance milk and add the almond paste.
• Boil for 15 mins on low flame and keep stirring to avoid sticking in pan.
• Add saffron to the boiling milk and mix well.
• Remove from heat and add sugar, cardamom powder and vanilla essence.
• Once cool down keep it in the refrigerator for few hrs.
• Pour in the glass and garnish with pistachio, almond and saffron.

Note: For creamy and silky flavor strain the almond paste into a large bowl through a sprout bag or cheese cloth.