Spiced Hot Chocolate with Saffron & Cardamom

A luxurious festive drink that’s like Diwali in a cup!

Servings : 2 cups

Ingredients

Cocosutra Drinking Chocolate Mix: 4 tablespoons

Milk: 400-500  ml

Cardamom pods: 3 to 4, lightly crushed

Saffron strands: 5–6 strands

Hot water: 2 tablespoons (to soak saffron)

Sugar: 1–2 teaspoons (optional, adjust to taste)

Chopped pistachios or almonds: for garnish

Instructions to make

1. Infuse the saffron

   • Warm 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl (not boiling).

   • Add saffron strands and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. This step helps release the vibrant colour and delicate aroma.

2. Heat the milk with cardamom

   • In a saucepan, add milk and crushed cardamom pods.

   • Heat gently over medium-low heat until it’s just starting to steam, allowing the cardamom to infuse. Avoid boiling to prevent scorching.

3. Mix in the hot chocolate

   • Whisk in the Cocosutra Drinking Chocolate Mix until fully dissolved and velvety.

   • Add sugar if using, stirring until blended.

4. Add the saffron infusion

   • Pour in the soaked saffron along with the water.

   • Stir gently and let the drink simmer for 1–2 more minutes for flavours to mingle.

5. Serve

   • Strain into festive mugs or kullads.

   • Sprinkle chopped pistachios or almonds for a celebratory finish.

Chef’s Tip

• For an even richer flavour, replace half the milk with thick cream.

• Serve alongside Cocosutra Cookies for a complete gifting bundle.

• You can prepare the saffron-cardamom milk in advance and mix with hot chocolate just before serving for quick entertaining.

Gifting Idea

Package the Cocosutra Drinking Chocolate Mix, a small vial of saffron, and a few whole cardamom pods in a festive box with a printed recipe card. It becomes an instant make-at-home Diwali luxury drink kit, perfect for friends, family, or corporate gifting.