By Garima Johar
August 5, 2026
The rainy season can make you susceptible to allergies. As for a desi hack, drinking masala doodh before going to bed can help boost immunity, soothe your itchy throat, and give you relief from a cold.
1 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
Heat some milk, but don’t boil it.
Add ground cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, and nutmeg.
Let the milk simmer for two minutes till the spices infuse in the lukewarm milk.
Stir in honey or sugar. Pour the masala doodh into a glass and drink it warm.