Almond Milk

Ingredients

• Almonds, 11, soaked overnight in a cup of water
• Milk, 1 cup
• Cardamom, ground, half a teaspoonful
• Sugar (optional)

Preparation

1. In the morning, drain the almonds and peel them. (The skin comes off easily when rubbed between your fingers). 
2. Blend almonds in a blender into a very fine paste. 
3. In a small saucepan, bring milk to boil. 
4. Add the ground cardamom and the almond paste. 
5. Boil for one to two minutes. 
6. Add sugar according to taste.

Medicinal properties of almond milk

Almond milk strengthens the body. It is rejuvenating, an aphrodisiac and a good tonic for the nerves. It enhances intelligence, memory and the ability to understand things quickly. This is a very good restorative, especially in autumns and winters, or after a period of major exertion.