This winter will bring a 'tasteful hug'; make this gram flour drink and drink it hot; here's the recipe

During winter, many dishes like rice with fenugreek spinach greens, corn bread, mustard greens, and corn raab are prepared in different states of India, which not only provide a burst of flavor in winter but are also rich in nutrition. 

You may have eaten plenty of gram flour pakodas during the cold season, but there is one drink made from it whose taste you will not forget. This drink tastes even better when consumed hot. 

Your children will also love this gram flour and milk drink. It will also provide you with protein, along with many vitamins and minerals, which boost your energy.

You've likely tried many dishes like gram flour laddus, gram flour barfi, cheela, parathas, and gram flour dumplings, but you've probably never tried a drink made with gram flour and milk. 

However, this is a traditional winter recipe made in some homes. While it can be consumed at any time of the day, it's preferred at night. So, let's explore this recipe and its benefits.

Which drink is this?

This milk and gram flour drink is called "Gram Flour Soorka." It's a type of syrup-based drink, with the crunch of nuts, a slight pungency of black pepper, and a hint of sweetness. 

This gram flour and milk drink is primarily made in Punjab and is also consumed in many parts of North India to relieve colds and coughs.

What ingredients are needed?

1 teaspoon ghee, 2 teaspoons, 2 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder, 1.5 tablespoons jaggery powder, some dried fruits like almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and cashews, and saffron is optional. Now, let's learn step-by-step how to make gram flour sudka.

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First, heat a wok or a thick-bottomed pan, but keep the flame low. Add pure ghee, then gram flour, stirring well. When it begins to smell fragrant and slightly changes color, add black pepper powder, half a teaspoon of turmeric, and half a teaspoon of dry ginger powder. 

Then, add milk and cook until it boils 2 to 3 times. Then, add chopped almonds, pistachio slivers, crushed walnuts, and cashews. Then, turn off the heat.

Give the drink the finishing touch

In another pan, melt jaggery with two tablespoons of water to form a syrup, then add it to the boiled milk. You can adjust the amount of jaggery depending on your preference of sweetness. Your gram flour and milk syrup is ready to be enjoyed. Serve hot. If desired, garnish with chopped pistachios.