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Legume Based Milk
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Legume based milk is an excellent option for those who are lactose intolerant, and it is fast becoming a lifestyle choice for vegans and health enthusiasts as well. The group includes peanuts and soy, while some of the lesser known dairy options in this group includes lupin
and peas.
EGUME BASED MILK
PEANUT MILK
Peanut milk is very easy to make and tempting when combined with other milks. Usually, it is used for making curds. Peanut curd does not taste as tempting by itself, however, if combined with rice milk, it tastes better. You can make many items from peanut milk. This is the best dairy alternative for making curd, chaas, kadhi, raita etc. Always add salt and other spices to perk it up.
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Ingredients
Raw Peanuts (1 Cup) Fresh Water (4 Cups)
Method
► Wash and soak the raw peanuts for 8 hours in water. This should yield about 1.5 cups soaked peanuts.
▶ Pour out the water and rinse. Remove the thin
outer skin of peanuts if desired.
Put peanuts in a blender with 2 cups of water and blend till you get a smooth paste. This is the 1st extract.
‣ Strain the milk.
QUICK TIPS
• This milk when combined with rice milk, becomes very thick and is great for making curds.
