Winter drinks to relish - 6 Indian milk drink to keep you warm in winters.

Winters are incomplete without sipping on a hot cup of your favourite drink. Here are 6 Milk drinks that will keep you warm.

Nothing is more comforting than sitting in your cosy, snuggly blanket and sipping on a warm drink. Could be anything from a spiced tea to a cup of hot chocolate.

Frothy, foamy or steamy - milk is one ingredient that you don’t want to skip on while having a warm winter drink. Here is a list of 5 comforting drinks that will keep you warm in winters.

1. Honey and turmeric Milk

This one is an Indian magic potion to keep you away from cold and cough and help you sleep better.

You need:

• Milk
• Turmeric powder
• Honey
• Kesar for dressing

Bring milk to boil and add a tsp of turmeric powder. Let it boil for 2 minutes and pour it a mug. Add honey as per taste and one or two strands of Kesar.

2. badam milk

This is one of the most famous milk drinks in India. This drink is loaded with the goodness of almond.

You need:

• Soaked and peeled almonds
• Kesar
• Milk
• Sugar

Make a smooth paste out of soaked and peeled almonds. Heat milk in a pan and add the almond milk paste. Bring to boil and add sugar as per your taste. Pour in a glass and add kesar on top.

3. Kesaria Doodh

Treat yourself with this warm drink to beat the chilly winters.

You need:

• Milk - warm
• saffron essence
• Crushed cardamom
• Chopped almonds and pistachio

Heat milk and add the kesar essence to it and mix well. Pour in a glass and top it with the chopped nuts.

4. Noon Chai

An exclusive Kashmiri chai also known as the gulabi chai. A velvety textured tea which will keep you warm.

You need

• Milk
• Sea salt
• Nuts
• Kashmiri tea leaves

Boil water with sea salt and kashmiri tea leaves. Add milk and bring to boil. Add chopped nuts before drinking.

5. Elaichi doodh

A warm, healthy and soothing milk recipe that will keep you away from the cold chilly winter nights

You need:

• Elaichi/ cardamom pods crushed
• Sugar
• milk

Bring milk to boil and add 2-3 saffron strands to the milk. Add sugar and mix well, now add the crushed cardamom and let it boil. Boil milk and add sugar and elaichi together.

These recipes are simple but packed with health benefits if consumed regularly especially during winters to keep you away from cold and cough. These milk drinks are delicious and impart a calming sweetness. So snuggle up in your blanket, winters are coming and it's time to try your favourite winter drink right away!