Banarasi Thandai

A chilled almond-milk beverage spiced with thandai masala -- fennel, melon seed, cardamom and rose -- and lightly sweetened, Banaras's classic Holi and summer drink.

Time 15 min · Serves 3 · 349 kcal · Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Ingredients

• sugar — 45 g
• thandai masala — 1.13 tbsp
• salt (optional) (whole)
• badam — 100 g (whole)
• Milk — 350 g (whole)
• Water — 0.63 cup (whole)

Method

1. Soak the Almonds in the Water for about 20 minutes until softened.
2. Grind the softened almonds with the soaking Water into a smooth, fine paste.
3. Strain the almond paste through a fine sieve or muslin cloth to remove coarse bits.
4. Whisk the strained almond milk into the Milk along with the thandai masala and sugar until fully combined and dissolved.
5. Adjust salt very lightly if using.
6. Chill well and serve cold.

Common questions

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349 kcal per plate.

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15 min lagta hai.

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