Thandai which literally means a coolant, is a drink made during the festivals of Holi and Shivratri. It is milk enriched with dry fruits, saffron and fennel. Traditionally ‘Bhang’ which gives one a ‘high’ is added to the drink. The one I have posted today is without it. It is absolutely delicious!!!
Ingredients :
- 5 cups milk boiled ( do not use skimmed or low fat milk)
- 1/2cup powdered sugar
- A few strands of saffron
- 1/4 tsp pepper corns
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 2 tbsp khus khus/poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp saunf/fennel
- 10 Cardamom pods
- A handful of dried rose petals
- Fresh rose petals for garnish
Method :
Soak the almonds and peel them. Powder the Cardamom, poppy, fennel, pepper corns and dried rose petals and mix it thoroughly in the milk. Grind the almonds to a fine paste and add them too. Refrigerate for three to four hours and then strain it. Add the sugar and saffron. Mix thoroughly and serve garnished with fresh rose petals.
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