How to make Cazimi Spa's Ayurvedic Golden Milk (the proper Ayurvedic way)
Firstly, make a paste from the powder.
- Add roughly 2 tablespoons of the Golden Milk powder to a saucepan on medium heat and then add about 1 tablespoon untoasted Sesame or Coconut oil.
- Stir and add a tiny bit of filtered water till it’s a creamy paste texture. Whisk
- Cook for a few seconds until it’s blended. This is like 'blooming' spices in cooking. This won’t take long, about 30 - 60 seconds. Keep whisking the mixture and stop when the mixture seizes. It will become stiff.
- Transfer to container and place in refrigerator.
Make the drink.
- Measure out your milk or mylk in the vessel you will use, pour into a saucepan. (Or add a tablespoon or more to soups, stews and curries).
- Add a 1/4, a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of paste depending on size of vessel. Whisk together while heating on low heat. Drink should not be grainy or gritty and well integrated. You will find your dose.
- Heat till hot and add a little honey or agave to taste.
- Enjoy at nighttime, it has natural sedating properties.
Contraindicated for pregnant women, anemics, or those with bleeding disorders. Ask you doctor before using if you have any concerns or conditions.