Thandai Recipe | Refreshing Summer Drink | Easy and Healthy Drink by CurryNCuts

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.

Soak almonds, cashews, and pistachios in water for 4-6 hours.

Drain the soaked nuts and blend them with cardamom and fennel seeds until smooth.

Add sugar and a little milk to the nut paste and blend again.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids.

Pour the strained mixture back into the blender, add the remaining milk, and blend until well combined.

Stir in rose water and saffron, mixing thoroughly.

Chill the thandai in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Serve in glasses over ice cubes, garnished with crushed nuts and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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