Turmeric milk is a world-known remedy for cold, cough and sore throat. Turmeric is an 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 antioxidants. 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 a cold.
- This turmeric milk is apt for rainy and winter season rather than summer. But a small amount of turmeric milk can be taken during summer if your child has symptoms of a cold.
Let us get on to check how to make turmeric milk recipes for toddlers and kids.
Turmeric Milk Recipe for Toddlers and Kids
Turmeric Milk - Healthy turmeric milk recipe for cold & cough in toddlers and kids with step by step pictures and detailed video
Ingredients
- Milk - 1.5 cups
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Pepper powder - 1/4 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.
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 2g
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Method :
1. Keep all the 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 a small amount. Then increase the quantity gradually.
- Always check with your pediatrician before giving any new food to your child.
Julianne
Hi... What type of milk do you suggest? Formula or cow's milk.. Thanks
gkfooddiary
0-12 months formula or breastmilk is essential for baby. After one year, you can include cow's milk
Gignissa Mansukhalal
My son use only formula milk I can add turmeric , and he can drink at night? He has cold and cough!
Kalyani
Sorry. Am not sure about adding turmeric to formula milk.
Michelle
Black pepper powder? or different pepper
gkfooddiary
yes it is black pepper powder..
Cecilia benavides
Could I just use coconut milk and turmeric powder? For my toddler
gkfooddiary
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.
Nina Mansoor
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
gkfooddiary
Turmeric and milk combo is belived to reduce cold. if milk is not suitable for your child, try other recipes with turmeric. Eg: Rasam.
Arivera&8
I use almond milk or rice milk.
Lisa
What measurement should be given to a 3 year old ? And is it okay if daily ?
gkfooddiary
You can give 1/2 cup to 1 cup of turmeric milk weekly 3-4 times during winters
Lisa
1/2 -1 cup daily for 3-4 days ?
gkfooddiary
yes 3-4 days a week should be good
Kavita
I am giving turmeric milk every day to my 5 year old daughter. It won't have side effects???
gkfooddiary
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.
LaQueta Morrell
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?
gkfooddiary
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
LaQueta Morrell
Hello its me again. Can I use whole milk?
gkfooddiary
yes ...whole milk can be used
Imelda Pengson
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?
gkfooddiary
Sorry ..am really not sure.. please check with his doctor about this..
sk sharif
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
gkfooddiary
This recipe is for babies above one year..not suitable for 6 months baby
Kaitlyn
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?
gkfooddiary
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
Marina
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.
Kalyani
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
Pratibha
My son is 23 months old now. I give turmeric milk him regularly. Is it good for him or it has any side effects?
Kalyani
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.
B
My son has allergy congested nose and runny nose often daily has been going on for months. Could this help you suggest giving this milk 3-4 times a week also?
Kalyani
yes, you cna give 3-4 times if it suits him. no harm
Latoya
those it make a difference if l use the raw turmeric? l don't have the power .my son is 3years old he will be four this year and he has a cough that l wanna get red of
Kalyani
Do You mean turmeric sticks?
RENJUSHA s r
Take raw turmeric and wash it. Then boil it for 15 minutes in water. Then cut it slightly thick or as ur wish. Then sundry for 3 days and grind it to a powdered texture.
Homemade turmeric powder is ready. Add this to ur baby's milk. Nb:- store bought turmeric powder has yellow color due to adding chemical. But homemade turmeric has dark yellow color not worried. I use this homemade powder so many years
Ingrid
Hi! My baby is 1 year and 3 m old , how much can i give him??
Kalyani
Start with 1/2 cup