Ingredients: ( for badam (almond) milk drink mix for kids )

Badam (almond) – 1 cup ( or 250 gms )
Pistachios – 1/3 cup ( or 90 gms )
Saffron – a pinch
Cardamom ( elaichi ) – 6
Raw sugar ( or regular sugar ) – 1/2 cup ( or 100 gms )

Method:

Step 1) Heat a fry pan on medium heat

Step 2) Add the almonds and roast for a minute. Transfer to a plate

Step 3) Add the pistachios and roast for a minute. Transfer to the same plate. Let it cool for 30 minutes.

Step 4) Add the cardamom and mix

Step 5) Blending:

• Into a blender or dry grinder, add 2 tbsp. of nuts, 2 tbsp. of raw sugar, pinch of saffron and pulse 5 – 6 times to powder it. ( do not grind as it can get sticky and oily ). Empty the powder into a clean jar. ( remove any nut pieces and keep aside )
• Repeat grinding with rest of the nuts and raw sugar and empty into the same jar.
• Finally, grind the nut pieces you saved while grinding and add the powder into the jar.
• Store in cupboard or pantry ( no refrigeration needed ). Use upto 2 months.

Step 6) To make badam / almond milk drink:

• Into a pan, pour 1/4 cup milk and a tbsp. of nuts powder.. mix like a paste
• Add 1 cup milk and stir well.
• Heat on medium and bring it to a boil .. ( keep stirring to prevent scorching )
• Once it starts boiling, turn off the heat.
• Pour into the cup and serve

note: you can also beat the drink between 2 cups for a frothy drink. Alternatively, you can use a milk frother. Enjoy warm 😀

note: For 2 servings, use 2 tbsp. of nuts powder and 2 cups milk