Ingredients

• 12 - raw unsalted almonds
• 2 tsp - raw unsalted cashew pieces
• 2 tsp - unsalted pistachio
• 2 - very small pinches of good quality saffron (about 3-4 strands per cup)
• 2 tsp - sugar (or according to taste)
• 1/4 tsp - cardamom seed powder
• 2 cups - milk

How to Make Plain Masala Milk

• Soak 12 almonds in hot water for about an hour along with 2 tsp cashews and 2 tsp unsalted pistachio.
• Soak 2 very small pinches of saffron in 1/4 cup of warm milk.
• Blanch the almonds and drain the other nuts. Then grind the almonds along with other nuts in the milk used to soak the saffron until smooth.
• Heat the balance of the milk, mix the nut, milk, saffron mixture to it and add sugar and 1/4 tsp cardamom seed powder.
• Mix well and serve hot.