Thandai is one of the main drinks made during Holi. It is a combination of almond, poppy seeds with a hint of black pepper. The poppy seeds and almonds dominate the flavor. Rose water is added to add a slight hint of it’s flavor.

Thandai is a cooling drink and can be quite refreshing.

The ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1/4th cup poppy seeds (khas-khas)
• 10-12 whole almonds
• 1 table spoon fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tea spoon whole black peppers
• 4-5 whole cardamoms
• 4-5 whole raw cashew nuts (optional)
• 1 tea spoon rosewater
• 2 tablespoons rock candy sugar (khadi sakhar)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup water
• 3-4 threads of saffron

Directions:

1. Soak the almonds, poppy seeds, cashew nuts and fennel seeds in separate bowls overnight ( 6-8 hours )
2. Grind the black pepper and cardamom into a smooth powder. Then add the poppy seeds and grind it into a smooth paste.
3. Add the almonds, fennel seeds and cashew nuts and grind it well.
4. Add the rose water and water and sieve the mix .You can do this through a muslin cloth.
   
5. Then add milk and serve cold with ice and a sprinkle of almonds and saffron.

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