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Ingredients

• 1 liter Whole Milk (regular store‑bought milk, can be raw or boiled)
• 1 cup Water (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons Custard Powder (cornstarch‑based custard powder for thickening)
• 4.5 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste; about 60 g)
• 12 pieces Almonds (soaked overnight or at least 3 hours, skins removed)
• 1/4 cup Watermelon Seeds (Magaj) (soaked 3 hours, rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Poppy Seeds (Khus) (soaked 3 hours, rinsed)
• 2.5 tablespoons Pistachios (soaked 3 hours, coarsely chopped for garnish)
• 4 pods Green Cardamom Pods (lightly crushed)
• 3 tablespoons Water (for grinding) (helps form a smooth paste)
• 4 tablespoons Khus (Poppy Seed) Syrup (store‑bought green khus syrup, plant‑based)
• 2 tablespoons Sabja (Basil) Seeds (optional, soaked 15 min before serving)
• as needed Ice Cubes (for serving)

Instructions

1. Boil Milk and Water

   Combine 1 liter milk and 1 cup water in a heavy‑bottomed pot. Place on medium‑high flame, stir continuously to prevent skin formation, and bring to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium-High

2. Add Custard Powder Slurry

   In a small bowl, dissolve 2 Tbsp custard powder in a few tablespoons of cold milk. Reduce flame to low and gradually whisk the slurry into the boiling milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Low

3. Sweeten the Milk

   Add 4½ Tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste) and stir until fully dissolved. Let the mixture simmer gently for another 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Low

4. Cool and Chill

   Remove the pot from the stove. Allow the milk to come to room temperature, then transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until well chilled.

   Time: PT2H

5. Prepare Nut‑Poppy Paste

   Drain the soaked almonds, watermelon seeds, poppy seeds and pistachios. Place them in a grinder with 3 Tbsp water, crushed cardamom pods, and grind to a smooth, fine paste.

   Time: PT5M

6. Incorporate Paste into Milk

   Take the chilled milk out of the fridge. Whisk in 5‑6 Tbsp of the nut‑poppy paste until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Khus (Poppy Seed) Syrup

   Stir in 4 Tbsp khus syrup for a refreshing green hue and extra flavor.

   Time: PT1M

8. Garnish and Optional Sabja Seeds

   Finely chop a few almonds and pistachios and sprinkle on top. If using, add 2 Tbsp soaked sabja seeds for crunch.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve Chilled

   Pour the Royal Milk Sharbat into glasses over ice cubes and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

360

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

3 g