A healthy version of the traditional indian drink made with cashew nuts, dates and fragrant spices
Author: Indira Shyju
Recipe type: Dessert, Beverage
Cuisine: Indian, Fusion
Serves: 2
RecipeIngredients
20 cashew nuts, soaked in hot water for 2 hours (or overnight for 6-8 hours)
4 dates
1 cup warm water
½ cup coconut milk
⅛th teaspoon saffron (4-5 strands)
¼ tsp cardamom powder (by crushing green cardamom pods)
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
1-2 drops of rose extract/essence
1 tbsp crushed pistachios (optional)
RecipeInstructions
Drain water from the soaked cashews. Place in blender/food processor jar. Add the dates and half of the warm water. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the water and the coconut milk and blend again.
Add the saffron, cardamom and nutmeg and rose. Mix well using a spoon. Transfer to two serving bowls/glasses. Add the crushed pistachios on top.
You can serve as is or chilled.
Notes
I don't add crushed pistachios since I am sensitive to pistachios but it gives it additional flavor
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2017/10/cashew-masala-milk-vegan-paleo-refined-sugar-free.html