Holi thandai recipe

Holi - THANDAI RECIPE

Thandai is a refreshing and healthful drink, traditionally associated with many Hindu festivals.

By 05th Mar, 2012 | 03:54 pm

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Ingredients:
• 1 liter Milk
• 2-3 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 tbsp Aniseed
• 1 tbsp Almonds
• 10-12 Peppercorns
• A few Saffron Strands
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp Dried watermelon seeds
• 1/2 tbsp Poppy seeds
• 1/4 Cup fresh rose petals

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How to make Thandai:
• Boil the milk in a pan and allow it to cool.
• Meanwhile soak aniseed, almonds, watermelon seeds, poppy seeds and rose petals in 2 cups of water.
• Grind soaked ingredients to make a smooth paste.
• Pour remaining water into this paste and strain through muslin strainer.
• Extract the liquid into a vessel. Add the sugar, peppercorns, powdered cardamom, saffron and mix well.
• Now blend the above-made mix with milk.
• Chill for about an hour before serving.