Thandai is a traditionally associated with most of the festivals in Northern part of India. It is a perfect drink for special days like Holi. There are several types of spices are added to this… some add pistachios, cashew nuts, rose petals, melon seeds other than the almonds….
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This simple recipe is from my first cookery book collection…Story is here
You need,
- Milkmaid – 1/4 cup
- Milk chilled – 1.5 cups
- Almonds – 5 nos, soaked in 1/4 cup hot water and peeled after a while
- Poppy seeds – 1 tbsp, soaked in 3 tbsp hot water
- Black pepper – 3 nos
- Green cardamom – 2
- Fennel seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Rose water – 1/2 teaspoon
You have to,
- Grind almonds, poppy seeds, cardamom seeds, fennel seeds to a fine paste
- Now blend this paste and remaining ingredients
- Strain and serve chilled in glass, garnished with a rose petal
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The recipe serves 2 to 3 glasses
Notes:
- The original recipe dint asked to add rose water
- You can drink without straining as well
Happy Holi!!!!
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