Dr Punam's 'Hug in a Mug' Golden Milk

Dr Punam's 'Hug in a Mug' Golden Milk recipe

Dr Punam brings us her 'Flu Forecast' on Tuesday 15th September. She's looking across the globe to make her predictions about what we can expect from this cold and flu season. Dr Punam also will remind us of her 'hug in a mug' recipe which will soothe any symptoms.

Makes 1 mug

Ingredients:

  • 1 mug of milk of your choice

  • 2-3 cardamom pods, shelled

  • Pinch of aniseed or fennel seeds

  • Fresh ginger, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • Pinch of cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • Pinch of black pepper to season at the end

Method:

  1. Grind your cardamom pods and aniseed.

  2. Heat up your milk in a saucepan and add the cardamom and aniseed.

  3. Add in the ginger and let it come to a simmer.

  4. Add in the turmeric, cinnamon and honey and bring it to a boil. Let it bubble away for a few minutes to let the flavours of the spices blend in.

  5. Sieve it into a mug and sprinkle some black pepper and cinnamon on the top.