Turmeric milk is a great home remedy for cough, congestion, colds, and skin problems. This winter, replace your usual hot cocoa with an invigorating cup of wellness — bonus points for jammies and slippers. Turmeric can stain clothing and countertops, so wear an apron and proceed with caution.
Ingredients
- ground turmeric: 0.25 tsp (to taste)
- ground cardamom: 0.25 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.125 tsp
- ground ginger: 1 pinch
- ground cloves: 1 pinch
- ground allspice: 1 pinch
- milk: 1 cup
- honey: 0.75 tsp (to taste)
- vanilla extract: 0.125 tsp
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Stages of cooking
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Whisk together turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small bowl; set aside.
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Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes; stir honey and vanilla into milk until completely dissolved.
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Whisk 1 teaspoon turmeric mixture into milk mixture; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour mixture through a strainer.
