Name: Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mix - Saffron Pistachio Beverage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp raw pistachio; 1 tbsp raw cashews; 3 tbsp sugar (or add sweetener of choice later); 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cardamom powder; 1/8 tsp cloves; 1/8 tsp fennel seeds (optional); 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp poppy seeds; 8 to 10 strands of saffron

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There are hot chocolate mixes or other hot or cold milk shake or beverage mixes. And then there is the Indian version. Nuts, saffron, spices( yes fennel seeds, cardamom, poppy seeds!) and a chilled Kesar Pista milk shake. Hot summer drinks in India are generally water or mango based like spiced mango cooler (Panna), yogurt Lassi, or nutty drinks.

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In this shake today, Pistachios, Saffron, spices and voila! Grind everything to a powdery consistency. Store in an airtight container. Blend with cold non dairy milk, chill for a few minutes and serve as is or with a dollop of whipped coconut cream! Ready within minutes whenever you need some and so good.

Saffron, cardamom, ginger, fennel and poppy seeds add a deep flavor to the mix. Pistachios by themselves are insanely delicious blended into non dairy milk. Add sugar to the mix or add sweetener of choice later.

Keep this one handy for a quick chilled Saffron Pistachio Milk Shake or as we call is Kesar Pista Masala Milk. This will also make fabulous ice cream. Blend the mix with full fat coconut milk, taste to adjust sweet and pour into an ice cream maker.

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Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mix - Saffron Pistachio Beverage

Kesar Pista Masala milk mix or powder. Grind and keep in a jar. Blend with chilled non dairy milk and serve. Vegan gluten-free Soy-fee Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 3

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

2 tbsp raw pistachio
1 tbsp raw cashews
3 tbsp sugar or add sweetener of choice later
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) cloves
1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) fennel seeds optional
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) ground ginger
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) black pepper
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) poppy seeds
8 to 10 strands of saffron

Instructions

Grind the nuts to a coarse powder. Add sugar and the rest of the ingredients and grind until well blended.
Store in an airtight container.
Blend 2 Tbsp or more of the mix with a cup of non dairy milk. Use a blender. Taste and adjust sweet if needed. Chill the blended mixture for a few minutes so the saffron gets some time to infuse the drink. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped coconut cream.

Notes

Variation: Toast the raw nuts lightly on a skillet for a minute or 2. Cool then grind.
Add 1/4 tsp turmeric for color.
Add ice for iced masala milk.
Omit the sugar from the mix and use sweetener of choice when blending.

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mix - Saffron Pistachio Beverage

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Sodium 1mg0%

Potassium 73mg2%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 20IU0%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Kesar Pista Masala Milk Mix – Saffron Pistachio Milk Shake

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