Lemony Minty Milk

A hot glass of milk can be very comforting indeed, especially when it is pepped up with aromatic spices. Here is a hot cuppa that will soothe your senses and rejuvenate you when a bad cold saps your energy. Lemongrass and mint leaves add vitamin C to this pleasing beverage, helping to relieve cold and cough by improving immunity levels. Turmeric powder added to this Minty Spicy Lemongrass Milk also works wonders by protecting your body from infections.
Recipe source: Tarla dalal

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins  
Makes 2 glasses

Ingredients:

• 6 mint leaves (phudina)
• 2 to 3 lemongrass (hare chai ki patti) stalks , cut into pieces
• 1/2 tsp chai masala
• 1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)(opational)

Method

1. Combine 1/3 cups of water, lemongrass stalks, mint leaves and sugar, mix well and boil.
2. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the aroma is released and the water is reduced to half.
3. Add the ginger and chai masala, mix well and boil on a slow flame for 1 minute.
4. Add the milk, turmeric powder bring to a boil and simmer on a slow flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from the flame and strain using a strainer.
6. Pour into glasses and serve hot.