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Ladakh · Breakfast

Barley Milk Pudding

Traditional 10. Barley Milk Pudding recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ¼ cup barley flour
• 1.5 cups whole yak milk
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp yak butter
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: 1 tbsp crushed nuts (walnuts or almonds)

👩‍🍳 How to make Barley Milk Pudding

1. Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over low-medium heat (55°C)
2. Add barley flour slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps
3. Toast flour gently for 3-4 mins until fragrant (70-75°C), stirring frequently
4. Warm milk separately to 65°C (do not boil)
5. Gradually pour warm milk into toasted flour, stirring continuously
6. Add salt, cardamom powder
7. Cook on low heat for 8-10 mins, stirring frequently
8. Stir in honey once slightly cooled to 60°C (to preserve enzymes)
9. If using nuts, sprinkle on top
10. Serve warm (55-60°C)
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