Winter brings a special charm to Indian kitchens. Across states, dishes like rice with fenugreek greens, sarson ka saag, makki ki roti, and corn raab fill homes with flavour and warmth. You may have enjoyed countless gram-flour pakoras during the cold months, but there’s one traditional drink made from gram flour that is unforgettable. Served hot, this drink not only tastes delicious but also gives you a strong dose of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Children enjoy it too.

You may have tried besan laddoos, barfi, cheela, parathas, and dumplings, but a drink made from gram flour and milk is something very few people know about. This is an old winter recipe prepared in some North Indian homes. Though you can drink it anytime, many prefer it at night for its warmth and nutrition. Let’s explore the recipe and its benefits.

Which drink is this?
This milk-and-gram-flour drink is called Gram Flour Soorka. It’s a syrup-style hot drink with the warmth of black pepper, a hint of sweetness, and the crunch of nuts. It is made mostly in Punjab and several parts of North India, especially for relief from cold and cough.

Ingredients
• 1 teaspoon ghee
• 2 teaspoons gram flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon dry ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• 1.5 tablespoons jaggery powder
• Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cashews)
• Saffron (optional)

How to make Gram Flour Soorka

1. Heat a thick-bottomed pan on low flame.

2. Add ghee and then add the gram flour. Roast gently until it becomes fragrant and slightly changes colour.

3. Add the black pepper powder, turmeric, and dry ginger powder. Mix well.

4. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture boils 2–3 times.

5. Add chopped almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and cashews. Turn off the heat.

Finishing touch

1. In another small pan, melt jaggery with two tablespoons of water to make a light syrup.

2. Add this jaggery syrup to the hot milk mixture. Adjust sweetness as you like.

3. Serve hot. Garnish with pistachios if you prefer.

Your warm, comforting gram flour drink is ready—perfect for chilly winter nights.