Instant Thandai Masala and Thandai Drink Recipe | Kitchenstagram
Holi, the festival of colors, is just around the corner, and no celebration is complete without a chilled glass of Thandai. This traditional Indian beverage is packed with nuts, fragrant spices and cooling ingredients that make it the perfect festive drink. Made with almonds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, saffron, cardamom and dried rose. Thandai is a rich, flavourful and refreshing drink enjoyed across North India.
The word ‘Thandai’ is derived from the Hindi word ‘Thanda,’ meaning ‘cool’ or ‘cold’. As the name suggests, this drink is known for its cooling properties, making it ideal for hot summer days. It is often prepared during Holi and Mahashivratri.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
Rich and flavourful: The blend of nuts, seeds and aromatic spices creates a unique taste.
Cooling effect: The ingredients help regulate body temperature, making it a great summer drink.
Easy to make: With simple steps and ingredients, you can prepare this delicious milk at home.
Gluten-free & Vegetarian: A perfect drink for those with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients needed for Thandai:
Milk: Whole milk or full-fat milk is ideal for making rich and creamy Thandai. For a healthier option, you can use skim or low-fat milk. To make vegan Thandai, substitute dairy milk with plant-based alternatives such as almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or soy milk.
Dried nuts, fruit & Seeds: essential ingredients include almonds, cashew nuts, raisins, white poppy seeds and melon seeds.
Spices: Thandai Is flavoured with whole spices like green cardamom, cinnamon, black peppercorns and fennel seeds, enhancing its aroma and taste.
Saffron: Adding saffron strands is optional, but they enrich the drink and provide a hint of yellow color.
Sugar: Adjust the sweetness according to your preference. Alternatively, you can use honey or maple syrup as a natural sweetener.
Dried Rose: Dried rose petals adds a delightful fragrance to the drink.
Ingredients
2 cup Milk
4 tbsp Granulated Sugar
Saffron a pinch
2 tbsp Cashew nuts
2 tbsp Almonds
2 tbsp Pistachio
2 tbsp Melon seeds
2 tbsp Poppy seeds
1 1/2 tbsp Fennel seeds
1 tsp Black peppercorn
8- 10 nos. Green Cardamom
1 small stick of Cinnamon
4 tbsp Dried Rose Petals
Preparation
- Step 1: In a saucepan combine milk and sugar, stir in between. Then add few saffron strands and let it come to a boil. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
- Step 2: In a frying pan add cashew nuts, almonds, pistachio, melon seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorn, green cardamom, broken cinnamon stick and dried rose petals and dry roast for 5-6 minutes.
- Step 3: Transfer them into a grinder and grind into a fine powder. Store the Thandai masala in an air tight container in a refrigerator at all times.
- Step 4: Add Thandai masala, milk and ice in a blender and blend them.
- Step 5: Pour thandai into glass and serve chilled garnished with thandai masala, dried rose petals and saffron strands. Enjoy!!
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