thandai

Thandai is a traditional and popular North Indian drink, made during the Holi festival. A typical Thandai recipe is made with a powder or paste of nuts &amp; seeds like almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds, melon seeds with fragrant spices like green cardamom, fennel seeds, black pepper, saffron and hints of rose. This Thandai powder or paste is further mixed with milk to make the refreshing and cooling Thandai drink.

Thandai Recipe - Traditional Holi Recipe

water

almonds (- 30 grams, rinsed)

pistachios (- 20 grams, unsalted and rinsed)

poppy seeds (white, (khus khus))

melon seeds (- 30 grams)

rose petals (- dried

fennel seeds

black pepper

saffron strands (- optional)

sugar (- 100 grams)

milk (- cold or chilled, add as needed)

ice cubes (- as required, optional)

rose petals

In a bowl, pour 1 cup warm water.

Then add almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds (khus khus), melon seeds, dried rose petals, fennel seeds and black pepper. 

Mix very well. Cover and keep aside for minimum one hour or two hours. If you use water at room temperature, then you can also keep overnight or for 4 to 5 hours in the fridge.

Soaking nuts and seeds

After 1 to 2 hours, pour the whole mixture including the soaking water in a grinder or blender jar. Do make sure to use a high-speed grinder or blender.

Add ½ cup sugar, seeds from 3 to 4 green cardamoms and the saffron strands. 

Blend the mixture to a very smooth and fine paste. Remove in a bowl and keep aside. You can cover and refrigerate if not using immediately.

Making thandai paste

To prepare thandai, take about 4 tablespoons of the thandai paste in a glass. You can add less or more thandai paste as needed.

Add chilled milk. You can also use half-half combination of milk and water.

Mix very well. Check the taste and add more sugar if needed.

Add a few ice cubes if you like.

Garnish with rose petals. You can also garnish with some chopped almonds or pistachios.

Serve thandai immediately. Alternatively, you can prepare the thandai drink in a large mug or jug. Refrigerate and then serve.

Making thandai recipe

For make ahead, store the thandai paste in the refrigerator and it keeps well for a week.

Storage

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Thandai is a traditional cooling drink, popular in the northern parts of India. Thandai is made with a mix of dry fruits, seeds and a few spices.

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