Few plant-based foods like dry fruits and nuts are fantastic to add in milk. They make milk tastier and healthier and also the kind of drink you can consume at any time of the day. Imbuing and simmering dry fruits in milk make it more nutritious which can be a great energy supplement for anyone who wants a quick boost of energy levels. It really super charges a person instantly – good for occasions like fasting.
This milk is ideal for growing up kids or for the people looking for energy drinks. The milk can be prepared easily in few minutes. There will be tiny chewy dry fruits and nuts in this milk,
and that’s what makes this hot beverage different from regular ones. You can chew the figs, raisins, almonds and dates while sipping this milk. Kids would also love its taste and would never skip it.
How to make use of different ingredients in this milk?
Dates: Dates are high in fiber and a natural sweetener, so you need not add sugar to this milk. Take three or four fresh or dried dates and wash them. Chop them into small pieces so they are easy to eat while sipping milk.
Munnaka: Munnaka also called as big raisins, is very good for heart and helps in soothing dry cough. Soak four to five munnakas in water for an hour. Drain the water and squeeze them properly. Remove the seeds and put them in boiling milk.
Anjeer: Also known as dried fig, anjeer helps in digestion and prevents constipation when added to milk. Both make a great combo of nutrition. Fig also has natural sweetness, so you need not add sugar. Take two figs. Wash them thoroughly and slice into small pieces and add to boiling milk.
Almonds: Almonds can do wonders to your health. We always use this nut in milk delicacies. Hot milk containing lots of almonds (badam wala doodh) is quite popular in many places in India. Soak six to eight almonds for two hours. Drain the water and peel them. Chop them in thin slices and add to the milk while simmering.