Golden Milk

This is a traditional Ayurvedic drink for arthritis.

PART 1 :: Turmeric Paste

Ingredients:

•  1/4 cup Turmeric Powder
•  1/2 cup Water

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, mix turmeric powder with one half cup water.
2. Bring to boil and cook until a thick paste is formed.
3. Store paste in refrigerator.

Part 2 :: The Drink

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Milk
• 1 tsp Almond Oil
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Paste
• Honey – to taste

Directions:

1. Combine milk, almond oil, turmeric paste into a small sauce pan.
2. Stir on low heat and bring up to barely a boil.
3. Add honey to taste.
4. Blend in a blender to make a foamy drink.
5. Serve.

MODIFICATIONS ::

People who wish to reduce kapha can use goat milk and add ginger and cardamom.
If you are lactose-intolerant, you can substitute nut or almond milk for the dairy.

Thanks to Yogi Bhajan for original recipe.