Almond Milk

• 1/2 cup almonds
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 15 almonds
• 10 cashew nuts
• 10 pistachios
• 3 saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 pinch turmeric powder

1. In a blender add soaked and peeled almonds and just enough water.Blend to form a smooth paste.Keep aside.
2. To prepare 'almond powder mix' ,combine all the ingredients listed under 'For almond powder mix' in a blender ,pulse to form a fine powder.Keep aside.
3. In a saucepan add milk and bring it to a boil.Cook for few more minutes or until it turns slightly thick,stirring well in between.Add the almond paste ,saffron,cardamom and sugar.Cook for 2 to 3 minutes,stirring continuously.
4. Add the almond mix powder according to your taste and mix well.I used about 1.5 tbsp.(remaining powder can be stored in an airtight container for later use)
5. This can be served hot or cold.
6. Notes: The leftover almond powder mix can be used to make a quick and delicious drink,all you have to do is,just add 1 tbsp of it to a cup of cold/hot milk and add sugar to taste,mix well and serve immediately.nnFor best results use freshly ground cardamom powder.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Almond-Milk-1388242 (may not work)