Name: Cardamom Milk Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups milk; 2 small cardamom pods (or 1 for a milder flavor); 1 tablespoon cane sugar (or white sugar as alternative)

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Introduction

Cardamom Milk is a soothing and fragrant beverage that blends warm milk with the aromatic spice of cardamom. Perfect as a calming drink before bed or a comforting treat any time of day, its subtle sweetness and delicate spice make it truly special.

A green ceramic mug filled with light brown frothy tea, showing a creamy texture with small bubbles on the surface; the mug has a carved zigzag pattern and a handle to the right, sitting on a woven natural brown coaster. Surrounding the mug and coaster are several green cardamom pods scattered on a white marbled texture background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups milk
2 small cardamom pods
1 tablespoon cane sugar

Instructions

Step 1: Take 2 small cardamom pods and crush them roughly using a mortar and pestle. For a milder flavor, use only 1 cardamom pod.
Step 2: Set the crushed cardamom aside.
Step 3: Pour 1 and 1/2 cups of milk into a saucepan.
Step 4: Bring the milk to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Add the crushed cardamom to the boiling milk.
Step 6: Stir well to combine the flavors.
Step 7: Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes to let the cardamom fully infuse the milk.
Step 8: Turn off the heat and add 1 tablespoon of cane sugar (white sugar can be used as a substitute).
Step 9: Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 10: Strain the milk to remove the cardamom remains.
Step 11: Pour the cardamom milk into a serving mug and enjoy it hot.

Tips & Variations

Try adding a small piece of cinnamon stick along with the cardamom for extra warmth and flavor.
Use whole milk for a richer and creamier texture, or milk alternatives like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less sugar.

Storage

Cardamom milk is best enjoyed fresh and hot but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid scalding the milk, stirring well before serving.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of a green cup filled with frothy, light beige chai tea. The cup has a textured chevron pattern on the outside and is held by a woman's hand on the right side. The tea surface has small and medium bubbles with a smooth creamy center. The cup sits on a round woven bamboo coaster with scattered green cardamom pods around it, all placed on a white marbled textured surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use ground cardamom instead of whole pods?

Yes, you can use about 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom, but whole pods crushed just before brewing offer a fresher, more aromatic flavor.

Is cane sugar necessary, or can I use other sweeteners?

Cane sugar works well, but you can substitute with white sugar, honey, or maple syrup depending on your preference. Just add the sweetener after removing the milk from heat.