Recipe
- 1Warm 1 cup milk.
- 2Add ½ tsp pure haldi, a pinch of black pepper and a small piece of ginger.
- 3Simmer 3–4 minutes.
- 4Add ½ tsp desi ghee, cool slightly and sweeten with honey.
Why pepper and fat
Curcumin, haldi's best-known compound, is poorly absorbed on its own. Black pepper and a little fat help the body absorb it.
This article is general information about nutrition and traditional use, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a health condition, please speak to your doctor first.





