This Pepper Milk is an easy drink with just a few ingredients. It tastes great and has a rich, spicy flavor. Crush some black pepper, boil milk, mix all ingredients, whisk frothy, and your drink is ready to serve.
I have wanted to share my grandma's recipe for a long time; the flavors of pepper and turmeric are so cozy.
This is a classic Indian drink. It combines the warmth of turmeric with the gentle heat of black peppercorns(check this black pepper sauce), making it great during chilly weather. I hope you like it, too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- The fact with the spiciness: Loaded with tropical flavors!
- Indian's Favorite: This is a popular household drink with different names in various regional languages.
- Packed with flavors: You will feel the flavors of the turmeric and the peppercorns in every sip.
Ingredients
Making this pepper milk in the kitchen is easy. The steps are simple, and the ingredients are available in most grocery stores in the United States.
- Milk: I used whole milk for today's recipe. The full-fat milk gives this pepper milk a creamy texture, making it a heartwarming drink.
- Peppercorns: Gently crush them with the pestle motor before making the recipe. Crushing them fresh gives the drink a fresh and soothing taste.
- Honey: There are no strict rules regarding how much honey we use; feel free to adjust to your liking.
- Ground turmeric: This main ingredient adds color and taste to this pepper milk drink. Half a teaspoon is good enough for a glass of milk.
How To Make Pepper Milk?
- Gently crush whole black peppercorns in pestle and mortar. And set aside.
- Boil milk until it starts foaming.
- Add crushed black peppercorns, ground turmeric, and honey.
- Whisk until the milk becomes frothy.
- Transfer to serving glass and serve warm.
♨️How Hot Is This Pepper Milk?
- This drink tastes mildly hot with a comfortable heat.
- To control heat, reduce the amount of black pepper.
- This drink is rightly balanced with flavors. I recommend not increasing the amount of black pepper mentioned in this recipe, as it may be overpowering.
Substitutions
- You may opt for the milk you use regularly or any version. You may also use vegan choices like almond or soy milk.
- Add natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, and agave. Palm sugar and coconut sugar are some Indian-style alternatives.
- You can also stir in grated ginger or cardamom for rich flavors.
How To Store The Leftovers?
- I strongly recommend enjoying this pepper milk immediately after it's made.
- However, if you prefer storing it, it can be kept for a day when refrigerated in an air-sealed container.
Top Tip
- Gently crushing them opens all the pepper flavors. Also, the solid particles of pepper settle at the bottom of the glass and will not get stuck in your throat.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can substitute whole milk with plant-based milk such as almonds, oats, or soy milk.
Serve warm in tall glasses. You do not need a garnish or topping for this drink.
📖 Recipe
Pepper Milk
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns slightly crushed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Gently crush whole black peppercorns in pestle and mortar. And set aside.
- Boil milk until it starts foaming.
- Then add crushed black peppercorns, ground turmeric, and honey.
- Whisk until the milk becomes frothy.
- Transfer to serving glass and serve warm.
Notes
- Add crushed cardamom or grated ginger for a rich taste.
- Choose any milk, like whole milk, low-fat, or vegan milk.
- Crush the black peppercorns just before making this drink.
Kitchen Queen says
my son called it yellow milk, when ever he has runny nose or cough i asked him to drink this and he said ok mama i will have yellow milk. for him i dont add pepper but for grown will try that.
pepperbowl says
AMAZING! Thank you Kitchen Queen!
Lima Ekram says
Always on the lookout for a great soothing recipes - cant wait to give it a try!
pepperbowl says
Hi Lima! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Gina Abernathy says
I'm not big on taking prescription meds and I try home remedies first. This is a nice recipe to keep on file for those throat irritations. This may also come in handy for the spring when everything starts blooming and allergies begin.
pepperbowl says
Gina, this makes me so happy to hear, thank you!
Nancy says
I’m excited to give this a try. Thanks for this pepper milk
pepperbowl says
So happy to hear it, thanks Nancy!