Cardamom Milk (Elaichi Dhood)

Ingredients:

• (Serves : 4)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 3tbsp. white poppy seeds
• 2tbsp. raw cashews or almonds (minced)
• 3tbsp. fried coconut (shredded, optional)
• 1/3rd cup sugar, or as desired
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground cardamom seeds

Method:

• Put the poppy seeds in a frying pan over a moderately low heat and dry-roast, turning often, for about 5 minutes.
• Combine the poppy seeds , cashews or almonds , coconut and water in a blender until the nuts are reduced to a fine puree.
• Add 2 cups of milk and process on low speed for 15 seconds.
• Pour the mixture through a strainer over a pan.
• Press out as much as liquid as possible, then add the remaining milk and cardamom seeds.
• Stirring constantly bring to boil over moderately high heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Now add the sugar.
• Pour the milk back to forth from one pan to another until it is frothy.
• Serve immediately in warmed cups.