Madras Masala Paal – Spiced Milk
- 14
- April
- 2010
Saravana Bhavan Style Masala Paal:
Towards Madras, many highway restaurants have this special beverage on their menu ‘Spiced Milk’. The milk is reduced into half of its original content by constant boiling over low heat. The addition of almond puree, piyal seeds, saffron and cardamom makes it highly flavorful. They smartly place their huge vessels filled with ‘Masala Paal’ outside their restaurants…definitely there will be a person sitting next to it, stirring it constantly. Its a way to tempt the passengers to indulge in their place. And who could possibly resist this aroma, right.
Ingredients:
Farm fresh whole milk 1 litre
Almond puree cup
Saffron 1/4 spoon – powdered
Cardamom 6 crushed and powdered
Sugar to taste
Piyal seeds (sarai parupu)4 teaspoons
Nutmeg 1 small crushed
Cinnamon 1 stick
Cloves 3.
Method:
In a wide vessel, heat milk with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. Boil milk over low heat for more time. Once the milk is reduced to half of its originally content, filter the same..throw away the spices.
Now tot his reduced milk, add saffron, sugar, almond puree and piyal seeds. Boil briefly.
Serve warm as a bed time beverage, dose off:)
Love the combination of nuts & spices………..
This one is entirety new to me. Looks very good.
WHo will not like to have this mlar… I wud love to ne time
This makes me nostalgic malar. Back in madras, stayed opposite to Saravana bhavan and used to have this milk every single day for dinner.
This is superb
Yum yum tasty spiced milk. One of my favourite when I go to restaurants in Chennai
:)Loved the click.
Mmm yummy my fav one malar… maduraileyum ithu sema famous.. no dinner is finished without this masala paal.
hey this looks so rich in taste..looks a bit like thandai though without poppy seeds.very refreshing..
Delicious masala paal..Interesting recipe!
Mouthwatering here..feel like having those tempting paal rite now..
What a comforting beverage, I would love a warm cup of this to warm me up.
Yummy yummy milk……
Lovely drink malar….
Yummy….masala milk looks delicious and tasty…
Wow!! Never tried making this at home, thanks for sharing!
மசாலா பால், சூபப்ர்ப்….
This is new to me, but it look good with so many spices!
Its been ages I bought sarai parupu. Masala paal recipe and click are very inviting. Reminds me of those nights we used to have this after a heavy dinner and driving home fast to sleep:) Truly a seducing drink.
Nice profile pic Malar!
this is similar to Basundi.. are Piyal seeds known as chironji/charoli?
elegant presentation Malar!
One time I got a chance to taste the masala pal in chennai. Hope this also have the same taste. Will try one day.
Yummy masala milk!
Such an energizing and healthy drink
Nice healthy drink..
Nice pictures Malar…I too love Saravana Bhavan’s masala paal…I have this all the time when I go there
OMG…I miss this one so much, my mom used to make it!!
Looks very yummy!!
Wow the paal looks delicious.
Thanks Malar for dropping by. Wish you a very happy new year too.
looks excellent
Whenever I hit Sarav bhav – My fav drink in night! Looks delicious!
Malar,
Masala pal looks really delicious.
wow makes me hungry
Thanks a lot girls:)
Delectably yummy milk…. I would love to savor a glass… all GUP! GUP!
but truly yummy….
Ash…
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