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Thandai
Traditionally associated with festivals like Mahashivratri and Holi thandai is a chilled almond-flavoured beverage and is terrific for when the tempratures soar. Its tasty and cools you down!
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Preparation Time : 16-20 minutes
Cooking time : 21-25 minutes
Servings : 4
Ingredients
- Full cream milk1 1/2 litres
- Almonds blanched and peeled25
- Cashewnuts soaked20
- Pistachios blanched and peeled30
- Melon seeds (magaz) soaked3 tablespoons
- Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto) soaked3 tablespoons
- Saffron (kesar)a few strands
- Sugar1 1/2 cups
- Green cardamoms8-10
- Rose petals20-25
- Cinnamon1 inch stick
- Black peppercorns8-10
Method
Step 1
Grind together almonds, cashewnuts, pistachios, melon seeds and poppy seeds with a little milk to a fine paste. Bring milk to a boil in a pan. Add saffron and mix.
Step 2
When the milk begins to boil add sugar and simmer till the sugar melts. Grind green cardamoms, dried rose petals, cinnamon and black peppercorns to a fine powder.
Step 3
Add the paste to the milk and mix well. Simmer for three to four minutes. Add the powdered masala to the milk and mix well. Chill the milk and serve.
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