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Thandai

Cultural Context

Thandai is a traditional Indian drink, especially popular during the festival of Holi, symbolizing the arrival of spring. Its rich blend of nuts and spices not only refreshes but also energizes, making it a festive favorite. With variations across regions, thandai has gained popularity beyond India, often enjoyed at celebrations worldwide.

IndianINdrink
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
¼ cup almond
2 tbsp pistachios
¼ cup cashew
¼ cup melon seeds
½ tbsp pepper
2 tbsp poppy seeds
2 tbsp fennel
8 pod cardamom
¼ tsp saffron
3 tbsp rose petals (dried)
1½ cup water (for soaking)
sugar
milk
ice cubes
mango
yellow food colour (optional)
paan leaf / beetle leaf
green food colour (optional)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk is dairy-free and lighter.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery adds a rich flavor.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and health benefits.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are nutritious while sunflower seeds are cost-effective.

1

In a large bowl, take ¼ cup almond, 2 tbsp pistachios, ¼ cup cashew, ¼ cup melon seeds, and ½ tbsp pepper.

2

Add 2 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 tbsp fennel, 8 pods cardamom, ¼ tsp saffron, and 3 tbsp rose petals.

3

Add 1½ cup water and soak for 6 hours (or 1 hour in hot water if in a hurry).

4

After soaking, transfer the soaked dry fruits into a blender along with the water and blend to a very smooth paste.

5

To prepare classic thandai, in a blender take 3 tbsp prepared thandai masala paste and 2 tbsp sugar.

6

Add 1 cup chilled milk and blend well.

7

Transfer the thandai into a tall glass along with ice cubes and garnish with dry fruits and dried rose petals.

8

For mango flavour thandai, in a blender take 3 tbsp prepared thandai masala paste and 2 tbsp sugar.

9

Add 3 tbsp mango, 2 drops yellow food colour, and 1 cup chilled milk and blend well.

10

Transfer the mango flavoured thandai into a tall glass along with ice cubes and garnish with dry fruits and dried rose petals.

11

For paan flavour thandai, in a blender take 3 tbsp prepared thandai masala paste and 2 tbsp sugar.

12

Add 2 beetle leaves, 2 drops of green food colour, and 1 cup chilled milk and blend well.

13

Transfer the paan flavoured thandai into a tall glass along with ice cubes and garnish with dry fruits and dried rose petals.

Cooking Techniques

soakingblendingstrainingchilling

Equipment Needed

blendertall glassbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Bhang ThandaiThandai Milk

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