Thandai is not only a healthy drink but also a symbol of joy. During Holi, the festival of colors, people share Thandai with friends and family, spreading happiness everywhere.

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Ingredients:

Thandai is a magical drink because the ingredients used in this recipe are milk, and nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, pistachio, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, poppy seeds, saffron (optional), milk and sugar. Adding nuts not only gives a creamy texture but also a rich, nutty flavor to the Thandai.

Cardamom adds flavor and sweet, whereas pepper gives a hint of heat and spiciness. Adding kesar or saffron gives a richness and color to the drink, poppy seeds for cooling. Not but the least rose petals adds a floral fragrance. Further, for sweetness you can add honey or sugar and even dates syrup too to enhance the sweetness.

Soak all the above ingredients for few hours or over night and grind it into a smooth So, people believed it had magical powers to keep them healthy. Over time, it became a must-have during important Hindu festivals.

BENEFITS:

Its immune-boosting properties and nutrient-rich ingredients provide an additional protection against seasonal illnesses. Mood Enhancement and Stress Relief. Further, it’s a great way to cool down on a hot day without depending up on sugary drinks. Good for skin glow, improve digestion

Further this holi special Thandai is getting a modern makeover like in the form of like ice cream, falooda. People are getting creative, mixing it with all sorts of ingredients to make it even more delicious and healthy, like by adding mango puree (Mango Thandai), Strawberry, coconut milk instead of cow milk. So, It as become a adventures in its own way.

So, when you take a sip of Thandai, remember you’re not just enjoying a drink; you’re experiencing a piece of India’s heritage and culture. This tasty thandai can be served hot or cold as per your choice, but usually served cold.

Thandai masala paste is like the secret sauce and the heart that makes Thandai so unique. It’s a blend of aromatic spices and nuts that gives Thandai its unique flavor and fragrance. Later just mix a spoonful of the thandai masala paste or powder with cold or hot milk, stir well, and your Thandai is ready to be enjoyed!

If you want to use instantly thandai. You can make a powder of all the above ingredients such as nuts, spices into a smooth powder, store it an airtight container and refrigerate it. And when ever you want to can make thandai, or use it as a sprinklers, you can use for sweet recipes of your choice.

STORAGE:

The Thandai masala paste can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days, ready to be used whenever you want to make Thandai, Ice cream.

VARIATIONS:

You can adjust the variety and quantities of nuts and spices in the masala paste according to your taste preferences. You are allergic to any nuts and sugar you can replace it with any seeds like melon seeds and for sweeteners you can use honey, dates syrup.

Instant Mixes are also available onlinle or any super market or stores offer pre-packaged Thandai masala mixes, which can be convenient for quick preparation.

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How to make Holi Spceial Thandai with (Stepwise Photo and Instructions):