Turmeric milk is a world known remedy for cold, cough and sore throat. Turmeric is a Indian spice used as an Ayurveda medicine to cure many health problems. The turmeric and milk combination works great for cold and cough as both are rich in anti oxidants. From childhood, whenever I get symptoms of cold, I used to have this turmeric milk and it works faster than any medicine! Now am following the same for my little daughter too:)
Precautions while using Turmeric Milk for Toddlers and Kids:
- This turmeric milk can be given to toddlers after one year.
- When you introduce turmeric milk to your kid for the first time, start with a small amount.
- Always use organic pure turmeric powder to prepare this turmeric milk.
- You can offer this turmeric milk once in two weeks or whenever your child has symptoms of cold.
- This turmeric milk is apt for rainy and winter season rather than summer. But small amount of turmeric milk can be taken during summer if your child has symptoms of cold.
Lets get on to check how to make turmeric milk recipe for toddlers and kids.
Turmeric Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
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Turmeric Milk - Healthy turmeric milk recipe for cold & cough in toddlers and kids with step by step pictures and detailed video
Author: Kalyani
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: World
Ingredients
- Milk - 1.5 cups
- Turmeric powder - ⅛ tsp
- Pepper powder - ¼ tsp
- Palm sugar - 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Keep all ingredients ready. Take milk in a saucepan and add turmeric powder, palm sugar and pepper powder to it. Mix well.
- Heat the milk in low medium flame until frothy. Transfer to serving glasses.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2
Here is the video recipe for how to make turmeric milk for toddlers and kids
Method :
1. Keep all ingredients ready. Take milk in a saucepan and add turmeric powder, palm sugar and pepper powder to it. Mix well.
2. Heat the milk in low medium flame until frothy. Transfer to serving glasses.
Serve the turmeric milk warm!
Notes :
- The yellow color doesn’t come initially when you mix turmeric powder with milk, but after boiling the milk with turmeric gives nice yellow color. So don’t add more turmeric powder than the mentioned amount.
- Instead of Palm sugar, you could use jaggery or honey. Add honey/jaggery when the turmeric milk is warm.
- Pepper is good for cold & cough. So it’s recommended to add it along with turmeric powder. Feel free to skip it if your child is not fond of that flavor.
- When you introduce this turmeric milk to your kid, start with small amount. Then increase the quantity gradually.
- Always check with your pediatrician before giving any new food to your child.
Hi… What type of milk do you suggest? Formula or cow’s milk.. Thanks
0-12 months formula or breastmilk is essential for baby. After one year, you can include cow’s milk
Black pepper powder? or different pepper
yes it is black pepper powder..
Could I just use coconut milk and turmeric powder? For my toddler
Turmeric milk is traditionally prepared with cows milk, am not sure how it does tastes with coconut milk. you can give a try and see, make sure that coconut milk isn’t boiled for long.
My child is 22 months old.. a little amount of fresh cows milk brings out cough and fever in her.. is there any alternative for this drink without using milk? Please advice
Turmeric and milk combo is belived to reduce cold. if milk is not suitable for your child, try other recipes with turmeric. Eg: Rasam.
I use almond milk or rice milk.
What measurement should be given to a 3 year old ? And is it okay if daily ?
You can give 1/2 cup to 1 cup of turmeric milk weekly 3-4 times during winters
1/2 -1 cup daily for 3-4 days ?
yes 3-4 days a week should be good
I am giving turmeric milk every day to my 5 year old daughter. It won’t have side effects???
1/2 cup to 1 cup of turmeric milk can be given during winters as it keeps the body warm.. in summer you can avoid giving it daily. also it depends on your child and body type.
My entire family is suddenly very sick with a strange cold. Even my husband who usually shakes colds easily is struggling. I have a 2 year old, 3 year old and a 11 month old. I wanted to know if its okay to use this remedy for my children as well as ourselves. I’ve been doing research and someone on another site said using peppercorn (which I assumed black powder pepper was different) could cause harm to children under 3 years old. Is that true? I am glad that Honey can be used instead of Palm Sugar since I’m trying to avoid sugar altogether, are there any honey products you prefer?
yes this turmeric milk is suitable for adults as well..black pepper powder used in the recipe is prepared form freshly crushed black pepper corns. black pepper is a widely used spice in India and no harm it does for kids to my knowledge..however you can skip it as its totally optional in this recipe..any good brand of honey can be used
Hello its me again. Can I use whole milk?
yes …whole milk can be used
My nephew has cancer and he still undergoing a chemotherapy.He had just a surgery last week.
Is it OK for him to take this?
Sorry ..am really not sure.. please check with his doctor about this..
hi ! i have 1and 6month old son today he just fall down from our sofas while jumping by head
can i give it to him
This recipe is for babies above one year..not suitable for 6 months baby
Hi my 18 month boy got a really bad dry cough is this good for him? And if so how much should I give him and how often?
yes you can give..start with 1/2 cup gradually increase to 1 cup..3-4 times a week you can give..make sure your baby is not allergic to cows milk before you try this
My daunghter is three years old and i am currently giving her similac stage 3 milk but now I wanted to change her milk. What milk can I give her pls advise but I am bit tesned weather she’ll drink other milk or not as she knows the tastes of similac.
you can start giving plain whole cows milk…start with 1/4 cup a day, gradually increase the quantity. if your child doesn’t prefer plain milk, you can try flavoring the milk with cardamom, nuts powder, almond powder etc
My son is 23 months old now. I give turmeric milk him regularly. Is it good for him or it has any side effects?
Its good during winter and can be given even 2-3 times a week. You can limit it to once a week during summer as it may cause heat.