World Milk Day 2021: Significance, History And 5 Milk-Based Recipes That Never Fail To Impress

Milk is considered as a complete meal, thanks to its rich nutrient-profile. It is loaded with protein, Vitamin A, B1, B2, B12, and D, potassium, antioxidants, and more; therefore, doctors and health experts recommend adding milk to our daily diet. To recognise the importance of milk, June 1 is marked as the World Milk Day every year. This campaign was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 2001, making 2021 the 21st year of the celebration. As per the official website of World Milk Day, this day recognises "the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector."

World Milk Day 2021: History And Significance:

Initiated in 2001, FAO chose June 1 as the day, because several countries were already celebrating National Milk Day around this time of the year. According to the official website of FAO, this particular day gives an opportunity to focus on the importance of milk. World Milk Day also helps publicise the dairy industry and how it supports livelihood of one billion people across the world. "The fact that many countries choose to do this on the same day lends additional importance to individual national celebrations and shows that milk is a global food," it further read.

On World Milk Day 2021, we bring you some classic milk-based recipes that always tug at your heartstrings. Take a look.

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Here're 5 Milk-Based Recipes For You:

Milkshake:

Milkshake is probably the first drink we can associate with the word milk. Milk churned with fruits, nuts and flavours of your choice - milkshake is delicious, easy to make and fulfilling to the core. Here we bring 10 of our favourite milkshake recipes for you. Click here for the recipes.

Haldi-Doodh:

Turmeric-infused milk has been a part of our traditional home remedies for ages. A 'nuska' that our parents and grandparents swear by, haldi-doodh defines goodness. Considering this, we bring you a fool-proof haldi-doodh recipe that may help promote immunity, nourish you from within and keep seasonal diseases at bay. Find the recipe here.

Lassi:

Not just the milk, even milk products like dahi, paneer etc are versatile to the core. Think dahi and the first food that comes in our mind is a glass of soul-soothing lassi. The rustic flavours and earthy aroma makes this drink a popular choice among all. Here are 5 best lassi recipes for you.

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Chaas:

Another dahi-based drink, chaas screams summer. It is light, spicy and is the ultimate drink to beat the heat. Besides, it also helps boost digestion and keeps us hydrated. Here're 5 comforting chaas recipes to try this summer.

Kheer:

Kheer makes for a classic Indian dessert, ideal for any occasion around the year. Rice and sugar boiled in milk - kheer is just irresistible! And if you explore, you will find kheer holding a constant position in every regional cuisine, with some basic variations in the recipe. While it is called payasam in South India, Bengalis refer to it as payesh. Here we bring you 6 such kheer recipes from across India that can help you end the meal on a sweet note. Click here for recipes.

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Prepare these recipes today and make the most of healthy and versatile milk.

Happy World Milk Day 2021!