Description
A refreshing traditional Indian beverage made with nuts, spices, and milk, perfect for hot summer days or festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup khus khus (poppy seeds)
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Saffron strands (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the nuts: Soak almonds, cashews, and khus khus in water for 4-5 hours.
- Blend the paste: Drain the soaked ingredients and blend them with a little milk until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: In a bowl, mix the nut paste with remaining milk, sugar, fennel seeds, and cardamom powder.
- Strain the mixture: Use a fine sieve to strain the mixture for a smooth texture.
- Chill in the fridge: Let Thandai chill for a few hours.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve in glasses, garnished with saffron strands and ice cubes if desired.
Notes
To enhance flavor, add a touch of rosewater. For a vegan option, use almond or coconut milk. For quick prep, substitute with almond butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg