Thandai | Summer Coolant

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Thandai is a perfect summer cooler which is also a special drink for festive occasions like Maha Shivratri and Holi. This fresh homemade Thandai tastes heavenly. The combination of cool saunf and dry fruits with spices makes this cool drink, delicious.




Ingredients-
Kaju (Soaked & drained) -10-12
Almond (soaked & peeled) -12-15
Pista (soaked & drained) -10-12
Postadana/Khas khas/posto -3tbsp
Melon seeds/magaz -2tbsp
Saunf -2tsp
Green Cardamom powder-1 tsp
Black pepper corns -8-10
Sugar – as per taste
Dalchini powder – 1tsp
(1/2-inch dalchini stick san also be used)
Kesar (Saffron) – few strands
Dry rose petals – 8-10
Full cream milk (chilled) – 1ltr.
Chopped Pistachio-almond slivers for garnishing

Making Thandai -
1-    Blend together almonds, pista, poppy seeds, melon seeds, saunf and Kaju along with green cardamom powder, dalchini powder, black pepper corns, kesar, sugar and rose petals by adding ½ cup of milk.
2-    Strain the paste in a large bowl. Add chilled milk to the paste and mix it well.

3-    Serve chilled garnished with pista, almond slivers, kesar and rose petals. Enjoy

Location: Delhi, India

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