Spiced Carrot Milk (Gajar Doodh)
A warming indian drink made with milk, carrot paste and cinnamon. Soothing and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 2-3 (110g) fresh carrots peeled and roughly chopped
- 4-5 walnut halves optional
- 3 cup milk I use 2 % milk, divided
- 2 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (scant)
Instructions
- Add roughly cut, peeled red carrots, walnuts (if using) and ⅓ cup milk to a blender jar.
- Blend to super fine smooth paste. Add extra milk as needed while grinding. You will get about ¾ cup of carrot paste. This paste can be stored for 2-4 days in fridge. For 2 servings, we need ¼ cup paste only.
- In a heavy sauce pot, combine 2.5 cup milk and ½ cup carrot paste. Place the pot on a medium flame. Stirring frequently, bring to a slow boil making sure that the milk doesn't catch the bottom.
- Reduce flame to low and let simmer for 8-12 minutes until the milk is thickened slightly and carrots get a chance to fully cook and pass on their flavor to milk. Note - As the milk gently simmers and the carrots cook, the mixture slowly thickens.You can always adjust the consistency as it cooks by adding a splash of milk while simmering until it feels just right to you.
- Add ground cinnamon and sugar. Mix well and pour into serving cups. You can sprinkle ground pistachios or sliced almonds on top before serving. Serve warm!
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