Golden Turmeric Milk or Haldi Doodh is every mom and grandmom’s go-to immunity booster every time we’ve been hurt or under the weather. Turmeric or Haldi is a crucial ingredient in Indian kitchens and mixing it with warm milk is traditional comfort at its best!
I’ve got the sniffles guys. I’ve practically been sneezing my way through the day, and coughing enough to bring the house down. I felt better enough today to actually open my eyes, take a few pictures and write this post about the right way to make golden turmeric milk. Some even like to call it turmeric latte or turmeric tea, but we call it haldi doodh at home.
It’s the first thing moms insist you have when you need an immunity boost. I remember my mum and grandma insisting I drink a glass every time I fell down and hurt myself or got a cold.
And it’s the first thing I thought of when I got a cold. Old habits die hard. And we find comfort in traditions. Which this haldi doodh was growing up. A warm glass before going to bed, followed by a bear hug from mom was enough to get us sleeping like a baby.
They say this home remedy is great for anybody who needs a shot of antibiotics or just some immunity building – including pregnant women, sick children or adults. Turmeric has some major benefits, which I think we as Indians have always valued which is why it’s such a frequently used spice in an Indian house. Don’t believe me? You can read all about the health benefits of turmeric here.
In fact I don’t think we Indians can work without this spice in the kitchen. Every time I make an Indian recipe, I always end up reaching out for turmeric or haldi. It adds a beautiful yellow hue and a dash of spice which is just perfect to perk up a dish. With turmeric, always remember to store it in an airtight jar and don’t forget that a little goes a long way.
The last few days, Turmeric Milk is what has helped me get better and can really work for you if you have cough, cold or just a sore throat. Here’s a quick recipe to show you how to make Turmeric Milk the right way.
More Turmeric recipes for you to try:
Golden Turmeric Milk Chia Seed Pudding
Paneer Bhurji (Turmeric Scrambled Eggs)
Dhaba Dal Fry (Spicy Lentil Soup)
How to Make Golden Turmeric Milk the Right Way?
Prep Time: minutes- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: -26184777.566667 minute
Yield: 1 cup 1x
Category: breakfast, drink, snack
Cuisine: indian
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Golden Turmeric Milk or Haldi Doodh is a powerful Ayurvedic Indian drink with medicinal properties. It’s a great immunity booster when suffering from cold, cough, sore throat, headaches, joint aches etc.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk (Or Coconut / Soy / Almond)
- 3/4 teaspoon turmeric (Powder or Haldi)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (Ground or Pepper Powder, reduce it to a pinch if you prefer less spicy)
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients in pan and bring it to boil.
- Simmer for a minute or so and switch off the flame.
- Sip slowly while still hot.
Wow this is awesome! Yum! It is mid summer here and around 90 degrees in early evening and I am sipping this as fast as I can with it being a hot drink. I put some honey and real homemade vanilla in my cup and poured the hot tumeric milk over it, stirred and YUMMY!
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Can i make more than a cup and refrigerate it? If yes for how long do you think i could keep it refrigerated??
Sure! It’ll last you a day
It’s exactly the way I make it! Except I take a short cut where I pour boiling water into a cup with a mixture of turmeric and pepper already added. Fill it to 1/4-1/2 a cup and add milk after 10-20 secs giving time for the turmeric to boil/cook.
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Thanks for sharing this. I’m sure it’ll help the other readers!
Hey,
Amazing article. However Ayurveda strictly says not to heat honey above 40 degrees C. You can add the honey once milk cools down a bit instead of boiling it with other ingredients.
Deepika
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Just not sure why two pieces of tumeric root are shown instead of a teaspoon of turmeric powder. Confusedonfused I am.
William
Creative liberty 🙂
I love tumeric but how do I keep it from staining my teeth?
I’ve never really had turmeric straining my teeth when I drink this. Not sure why thats happening with you. Are you sure you are using good quality turmeric?
Amazing! Can’t wait to try it !
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Thanks Mary!
Very interesting receipe. I want to know is it good to drink turmeric milk everyday.
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I hope so because I do 🙂
Love this recipe although I’ve learned to drink it out of a dark mug! 😁
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Hahaha glad you liked it Katelyn!
borrowing from several other “pins” I also add a bit of coconut milk, boil 3 minutes, and whisk briskly to combine all ingredients.
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Thanks for the suggestion Karen! I’m sure it’ll help other readers who want to make this turmeric milk vegan!
Thank you for sharing! It has helped me to regain mobility.
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I just made this to soothe a very dry and sore throat due to allergies, and it is exactly what I needed. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
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Sooo glad this helped Heather! I hope you feel better soon!
Sounds like just what I need today!
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I hope you try this out!
I feel terrible today! I’ve been drinking plenty of water, but I’m adding this Golden Turmeric Milk today!
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I have such a low immunity and am often on antibiotics. Thanks for sharing your turmeric milk recipe, which I will try starting today !
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Its a great way to build your immunity. I hope you try it Linda!
beautiful as always Richa! I love Golden Milk!
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Thanks Shadi – glad you liked this haldi doodh aka golden turmeric milk!
I love all of the health benefits of Turmeric Milk. I can’t wait to try your recipe!
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Thanks Jillian – glad you liked this haldi doodh recipe!
I made this with coconut milk, and it was delicious. Thanks!
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Thanks Kelly! So glad you liked it!
If making the paste to store how much of the fresh turmeric would you use vs the powder
I would use half a teaspoon of freshly grated turmeric
Can we boil honey slkng wid other ingredients…. As we r forebidden to boil honey… Kkndly clarify..
Hey Mohinder, you can always add honey at the end instead of boiling it with the other ingredients.
Haldi Doodh,a best home remedy for many disease. Great recipe! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful, easy,delicious smoothie drink recipe.
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So you just make it with turmeric powder and not the fresh root? What is the fresh root best used for, out of curiosity? My local grocery store has it all the time, but I have yet to find a good recipe that doesn’t just call for the powder.
Actually you can use either. I usually make mine with powder because turmeric root is seasonal and not always available. But if you have access to it, that’s even better. Grate a little bit instead of using powdered and just strain before you drink.
Wow! I was expecting this to taste very heavily of turmeric, but it’s actually very mild and pleasant. The milk and honey are the predominant flavors. Thanks for this recipe! It’s delicious. 🙂
I’m so glad you like it 🙂 The thing with something like turmeric is that a little goes a long way.
Can 2%milk be used instead of soy almond or coconut?
Absolutely Molly. I’ve made it with 2% milk many times.
Hey Mandy, it should be ground black pepper. Ground black pepper is used for it’s anti bacterial properties in India. I’ve made the change in the recipe as well. You are right – cayenne pepper would be too spicy.
Hello! What type of ground pepper? ground black pepper or ground cayenne red pepper? Are used the ground cayenne red pepper the other night… Was very spicy!
Hi Cye, I’m sorry it was too spicy for me. The heat of the pepper is actually a good cure for the sniffles and for your throat, and strangely enough it helps the body cool down. But if it’s too spicy for you, feel free to reduce it down to a pinch or two. That should still do the trick!
The pepper is way too spicy for me! I barely got it down. Do you have to put so much pepper for it to be effective?
hey get well soon. Lovely pictures as always.
Thanks for your swift reply. I will definitely be giving it a go 🙂
Hey Louise, thanks for stopping by 🙂 Pepper powder is the same as ground pepper. It’s also said that a glass of warm turmeric milk before sleeping can be quite relaxing, and help you sleep better. I hope you try it 🙂
Hi Richa, I am keen to try this, but I am unsure what “Pepper powder” is – I have noticed before that there are quite a few differences between British English and Indian English. Is it what we would call ground pepper or is it actually ground chilli? Nice blog by the way 🙂
I substitute young living black pepper essential oil’s – two drops.
Sounds perfect!
Haha Sriprasanna I can’t get over all the names that Haldi Doodh has today 😀
Thanks Shumaila, feeling much better today 🙂
I love that vibrant yellow against the white background !! And yes, the world cant get enuf of our haldi doodh aka turmeric latte 😉
And hope you are feeling better!
I love turmeric milk when I have a cold or cough. Tried and tested home remedy! Lovely pictures 🙂
Can I use it for weigh loose?