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Thandai Recipe| Holi Recipes

Last Modified: May 14, 2020

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HOW TO MAKE THANDAI?

THANDAI- A COOLING AND REFRESHING DRINK WITH NUTS AND SEEDS.

thandai recipe

Thandai is a light and refreshing drink that is traditionally served during the Holi Festival. During that time, i made a video on making some Thandai but somehow, never got to post it on the blog.

Now that i m doing this 30 days of blogging that is inspired by reshkitchen, i decided to clear out my archives. And so, finally here i am, with the Thandai post. As a rule, poppy seeds (khus khus) is used in Thandai. But they are banned in Singapore and hence my version doesn’t have them.

thandai recipe

If you have access to khus khus, please use 1 tablespoon of it along with the nuts while soaking. They give a beautiful flavor to the Thandai. If you don’t have dried rose petals, use fresh edible rose petals.

Here s the video for making Thandai

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Thandai Recipe| Holi Recipes

Thandai- a light and cooling drink, traditionally served on Holi festival. Made with an assortment of nuts and served chilled.
Prep Time6 hrs
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time6 hrs 10 mins
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: North Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Anusha Praveen

Ingredients

  • Whole fat milk 2.5 c
  • Sugar 3 tbsp
  • Saffron strands a few
  • Dried Rose petals a few
  • Cashews 5
  • Almonds 5
  • Pistachios 5
  • Melon seeds 1 tbsp
  • Fennel seeds ½ tsp
  • Pepper corns 1 tsp
  • Cardamom pods 2 to 3
  • Gulkand rose petal jam 1.5 tbsp
  • Water 1 c
  • Saffron a few for garnish
  • Dried rose petals a few for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the nuts and melon seeds in 1 c water for about 2 hours.
  • Infuse the saffron in 2 tablespoon warm milk. Set aside.
  • Heat the milk and bring to a boil.
  • Add sugar and mix well.
  • Let cool completely.
  • While the milk cools, grind together the soaked nuts, seeds, gulkhand, fennel, pepper corns and cardamom adding ½ c water to a smooth paste.
  • Now, strain this mixture thoroughly.
  • Set aside the strained liquid.
  • Repeat the grinding again with the remaining ½ water and strain again.
  • Add to the previously strained liquid.
  • When the milk is completely cool, add the strained nut mixture, saffron infused milk and dried rose petals.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill in the fridge for about 4 to 5 hours.
  • Garnish with saffron and dried rose petals and serve.

Notes

Khus Khus (Poppy seeds) is used to make Thandai traditionally.
I do not have access to it here.
In case you do, use 1 tablespoon khus khus along with the nuts while soaking.

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Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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