Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole cow milk | 500 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Almonds, soaked and ground | 35 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Saffron strands | 0.15 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Nutmeg | 0.3 g | Pungent, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 18 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green cardamom | 1 g | Sweet, Pungent · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Place the milk in a small heavy pan and bring it slowly to a gentle simmer.
- Add the soaked and ground almonds, saffron strands, nutmeg and cook on low heat for five minutes.
- Stir in the rock sugar and continue only until the flavor is integrated.
- Crush in the cardamom, strain if a smooth drink is desired, and pour into warmed cups.
- Serve warm and freshly prepared.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (Ayurvedic spiced-milk tradition)
Masala Doodh is a rich warm milk preparation for an occasional small serving. Vata: serve warm and retain the full milk richness. Pitta: favor saffron or cardamom and use little sweetener. Kapha: take a half portion and avoid serving it cold.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Masala Doodh
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (277g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 106 kcal | 295 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.9 g | 24.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | 21.9 g |
| Total Fat | 6.2 g | 17.3 g |
| Calcium | 128.7 mg | 356.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.27 mg | 0.74 mg |
| Magnesium | 29.0 mg | 80.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 121.3 mg | 336.3 mg |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 507 mg |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 96 mg |
| Zinc | 0.60 mg | 1.67 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.20 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 5.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 28.9 µg | 80.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.55 mg | 4.31 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.06 mg | 0.16 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.20 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.33 mg | 0.91 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.18 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 3.5 µg | 9.8 µg |
| Choline | 19.3 mg | 53.6 mg |
