How to Make Kesar Doodh (Saffron Milk)

Kesar Doodh aka Saffron Milk is a favorite drink for Indians around the globe. The traditional method is labor intensive and time consuming. But, this recipe is quick and yields the same taste with lesser effort! So ready for a milky drink?

Ingredients

Condensed milk
Milk
Cardamom seeds
Saffron

Steps

1
In a metal bowl, put in 1/2 tin of condensed milk and 1 cup of milk. Keep the bowl on stove in medium flame.
2
Once the milk comes to a boil, lower the flame.
- Keep stirring for about 10 minutes (or till the milks reduce to 3/4 of the original quantity).
3
Take off the stove and add in crushed Cardamom seeds.
4
Then add Saffron.
5
Mix well to make sure the color of saffron has been incorporated well in the milk and serve hot or cold.

Community Q&A

Question

What is the difference between condensed milk and regular cow's milk?

Community Answer

The difference is that condensed milk is milk with the water removed from it; cow's milk is a liquid.
Question

What are the health benefits of Kesar Doodh?

Ashton Sventek

Community Answer

There is vitamin C in Kesar which also helps your white blood cells fight against illnesses and diseases.
Question

How many strands of saffron should I add to one glass of milk?

Community Answer

One to three saffron strands would be sufficient for a glass of milk.
Question

Can I use kaser in hot weather, too?

Community Answer

Yes, but in a cool room so that it won't spoil and it will maintain texture.
Question

Can I use saffron in cold milk in summer?

Community Answer

Yes. Soak a pinch of saffron in milk for about 30 minutes if it is cold milk.
Question

Can I use saffron powder? If so, how much?

Idavidi

Community Answer

The best way of using saffron is to draw it. In drawing the spice, users are advised to put a handful of saffron in a bowl pestle. Next, it must be rubbed with a small sugar. Then, a teaspoon of rubbed saffron must be mixed with a ½ cup of boiling water.
Question

Can I use old saffron in milk? It is perhaps ten years old, but it has been stored properly and the color is good.

AnonymousSuperWriter

Community Answer

You shouldn't use saffron that is more than 5 years old, since it is possible that it contains bacteria and mold that is not visible to the naked eye.
Question

How much should I drink daily?

AnonymousSuperWriter

Community Answer

You should stick with one cup (250 ml) of kesar daily because of its fat content.
Question

What would happen if I put the saffron in milk and boiled?

Clheart

Community Answer

Depending on how long you boiled it, it would taste more strongly of saffron. If you left out the cardamom and condensed milk, it would taste less sweet and not be as thick. This is a valid "budget" way to make kesar doodh, though.
Question

Can kesar and shilajit be taken together in milk?

Clheart

Community Answer

They can be, or you can use kesar doodh in place of milk when taking shilajit. Pay attention to the directions for the shilajit though - you might have to let the kesar doodh cool down first.