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Cardamom fennel milk

इलायची सौंफ दूध
A gently sweet bedtime milk, mild enough for a child, calming enough for an anxious evening.
This is Ayurvedic wellness guidance, not medical advice. Consult your doctor before making health changes.
10 minServes 2DrinkSuits Vata, KaphaChildren eat it

You'll need

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
  • 3 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 1 tsp jaggery or sugar, to taste
  • A pinch of saffron, optional

Method

  1. Warm the milk in a small pan over low heat.
  2. Add the crushed fennel and cardamom, and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring now and then.
  3. Stir in the jaggery and saffron if using, and simmer another minute.
  4. Strain if you prefer a smooth cup, and serve warm, close to bedtime.

Why this dish

Fennel and cardamom are both warming, carminative spices that settle a Vata mind winding down for the night, and the same gentle warmth suits Kapha's slower digestion in the evening.