A doctor who frequently appears on BBC Morning Live has shared a drink she swears by for boosting her health. Not only is it delicious, but she describes it as having “healing powers” that can strengthen the immune system.
With cold and flu season in full swing, Dr. Punam Krishan, a Glasgow-based GP, says this is the ideal time to prepare her “mum’s trusted golden milk.” She calls it “a healing hug in a mug.”
Dr. Krishan has shared how to make this comforting drink, and the recipe is detailed below. While any type of milk can be used, she prefers cow’s milk for this recipe. Speaking about the ingredients, she highlights their “healing properties,” which make this drink especially beneficial when you’re feeling under the weather.
She said: “My mum used to give us this drink throughout winter to nourish our immune systems and we always took it whenever we were poorly. Haldi Doodh (golden milk) is super easy to make and if you like those wholesome Indian chai flavours, you will love this.”
Dr Punam’s ‘golden milk’ – full recipe
The recipe is for one cup. She says: “My kids love this, I love this. Genuinely, it tastes divine.”
Ingredients
- Cardamom 2-3 de-shelled
- Pinch of aniseed
- Some ginger (can use ground ginger if you don’t have fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Tablespoon of honey
- Touch of black pepper to season at end
Method
- Grind your cardamom pods and aniseed and add to your milk of choice
- Add in ginger
- Let it come to simmer
- Add in your turmeric, cinnamon and honey
- Bring it to a boil and let it bubble away for a couple of mins after to let the flavours of the spices blend in
- Sieve and sprinkle some black pepper and cinnamon on top