Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Whole cow milk | 500 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Saffron strands | 0.18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock sugar | 14 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 saffron strands 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)
Saffron Milk 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 Saffron Milk
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (257g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 70 kcal | 181 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 8.2 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.4 g | 19.0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.06 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | 19.0 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 8.0 g |
| Calcium | 120.2 mg | 309.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.2 mg | 31.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.5 mg | 253.6 mg |
| Potassium | 148 mg | 382 mg |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 95 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Copper | 0.00 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 0.17 mg |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 4.8 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.07 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 31.1 µg | 80.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.05 mg | 0.12 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.14 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.10 mg | 0.27 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.15 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 0.03 µg | 0.08 µg |
| Choline | 17.3 mg | 44.5 mg |
