Thandai
Thandai is a popular refreshing beverage served during Indian festivals such as Holi and Mahashivratri. It’s made with a special blend of nuts and spices and mixed with milk. This luscious drink can be creamy, and you will fall in love with it. It can be served chilled for a better taste. Thandai means “cooling”. Thandai can be a cool drink for summer to cool down heat waves. Follow the easy recipe and add a splash of color and fun to Holi celebrations. Garnish with chopped almonds, pistachios, dried rose petals, and saffron.
Ingredients
- 25 blanched and peeled almonds
- 10 blanched cashews
- 40 blanched and peeled pistachios
- 3 tbsp soaked poppy seeds
- 3 tbsp melon seeds
- a few strands of saffron
- 8 green cardamoms
- few pieces of cinnamon sticks
- 10 black peppercorns
- ½ cup water
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup chilled milk
- 4 cups chilled milk
Have you ever tried Thandai during the Holi festival? Here is an easy recipe link to make Thandai: