Turmeric Almond Milk

🧂 Ingredients

• 20 raw whole almonds
• 2 cups (480 mL) low-fat or whole milk
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• pinch saffron threads
• 2-3 teaspoons granulated sugar

  or to taste
• crushed pistachios

  for garnishing

Instructions

• 1 Soak the almonds in very hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Peel off the skins of
  the almonds. Place the almonds in a high-powered blender and grind to a powder.
  Blend the ground almonds with a couple tablespoons of the milk until you get a
  fine paste
• 2 Put the rest of the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. When warm, add
  the almond paste, turmeric, cardamom, saffron, and sugar. Stir well. Simmer for
  4 to 5 minutes, whisking continuously so no skin develops on the top. Taste and
  add more sugar if desired.
• 3 Serve warm or chilled, garnished with crushed pistachios.

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