Holi Thandai

Rich almond-fennel-rose-saffron spiced cold milk. Holi festival essential drink.

Time 20 min · Serves 3 · 561 kcal · Varanasi/Kashi, Uttar Pradesh

Ingredients

• badam — 100 g (whole)
• White Sugar — 60 g (whole)
• Water — 0.5 cup (whole)
• Saffron (optional) — 1 pinch (ground)
• Poppy Seeds (Gasagase) — 9 g (whole)
• Milk — 4 cup (whole)
• salt (optional) (whole)
• black pepper — 2 g (whole)
• Green Cardamom — 4 g (whole)
• Melon Seeds — 16 g (whole)
• Fennel Seeds — 6 g (whole)

Method

1. Soak the Almonds, Melon Seeds and Poppy Seeds in a little of the Water for about 15 minutes to soften.
2. Drain and grind the softened Almonds, Melon Seeds and Poppy Seeds with the Fennel Seeds, Green Cardamom and Black Peppercorns into a smooth, fine paste using the remaining Water.
3. Whisk the paste into the Milk until fully blended.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or muslin cloth to remove any coarse bits.
5. Stir in the White Sugar until fully dissolved.
6. Add the Saffron strands if using and mix well; adjust salt very lightly if needed.
7. Chill well before serving.

Common questions

Holi Thandai ko English mein kya kehte hain?

UP होली ठंडाई ko English mein Holi Thandai likhte hain.

Ek plate Holi Thandai mein kitni calories hoti hain?

561 kcal per plate.

Kitna time lagta hai?

20 min lagta hai.

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