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
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Infuse the saffron
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Warm 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl (not boiling).
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Add saffron strands and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. This step helps release the vibrant colour and delicate aroma.
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Heat the milk with cardamom
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In a saucepan, add milk and crushed cardamom pods.
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Heat gently over medium-low heat until it’s just starting to steam, allowing the cardamom to infuse. Avoid boiling to prevent scorching.
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Mix in the hot chocolate
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Whisk in the Cocosutra Drinking Chocolate Mix until fully dissolved and velvety.
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Add sugar if using, stirring until blended.
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Add the saffron infusion
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Pour in the soaked saffron along with the water.
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Stir gently and let the drink simmer for 1–2 more minutes for flavours to mingle.
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Serve
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Strain into festive mugs or kullads.
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Sprinkle chopped pistachios or almonds for a celebratory finish.
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Chef’s Tip
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For an even richer flavour, replace half the milk with thick cream.
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Serve alongside Cocosutra Cookies for a complete gifting bundle.
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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.
