Thandai is an Indian cold beverage which is made with almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk, and sugar. It is indigenous to India and is frequently connected to the Holi or Holla Mahalla festival and Maha Shivaratri. India's north is where it is most frequently consumed. There are different types of thandai, with badam (almond) and bhang (cannabis) thandai being the most popular.
On a hot summer day, drinking iced sodas and colas may temporarily help us feel cool, but over the long term, they only cause health issues. These drinks, which are high in sugar, increase our calorie intake, cause us to gain weight, and expose us to additional health issues.
Although Holi marks the official start of the thandai season, many of us subsequently ignore it. On these sweltering summer days, this one beverage may be the answer. Almonds, cashew nuts, and watermelon seeds are among the naturally energising constituents of Thandai. These are elements that give us energy and keep us moving throughout the day. Thandai has several variations like badam, kesar, pista mango etc. Have you tried strawberry thandai? If no , then here's a recipe for you
Ingredients
- 50 gms Strawberry
- 20 gms Almonds
- 20 gms Pistachios
- 10 gms Charoli
- 10 gms Poppy seeds
- 10 gms Cashew Nuts
- 10 gms Glazed cherries
- 100 gms Honey
- 1 gms Cardamom
- 1 gms Cinnamon
- 1 gms Nutmeg
- 1 gms Anise seeds
- 100 ml Cream
Method
- Heat the milk and sugar. Turn off the flame once the milk's sugar has dissolved.
- Make a paste by combining all of the dry fruit and the strawberries with a little milk.
- Blend cinnamon and cardamom together to create a paste.
- Add the paste and a small amount of milk to the remaining milk. Garnish with some strawberries and serve chilled.