Holi 2023: Vegan Thandai, Why Not? 

By Tanisha Salwan

Ingredients

5 to 6 almonds 5 to 6 pistachios 5 to 6 cashew nuts 1 tsp poppy seeds 2 tsp melon seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds 3 black peppers 5 cardamoms 2 cups almond milk ¼ cinnamon stick Pinch of saffron strands 2 tbsp sugar ½ teaspoon rose water extract Dried rose petals  

Step 1

Take all the nuts and seeds and grind them into a fine powder. 

Step 2

Take a pot and add almond milk to it. Add the thandai powder and whisk. 

Step 3

When the milk starts to warm up, add saffron and whisk again. Add sugar and whisk well. 

Step 4

When done, turn off the flame. Add rose water extract and transfer the thandai to the serving jar. Straining the thandai is optional.  

Step 5

Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours. Garnish with nuts and dried rose petals. Serve and enjoy!