The festival of Holi seems incomplete without Thandai. Some people like to get intoxicated by mixing bhang in this Holi special drink, thandai can be made without it also. This way, even children can drink it without any guilt or fear. The festival of colors symbolizes the changing of seasons and with the temperature rising, Thandai not only cools the body, but the dry fruits and spices added to it are also considered healthy. Although premix thandai is also available in the markets, preservatives and chemicals may be added to it. Here’s how you can make Holi special thandai at home.

thandai ingredients

Milk

Sugar

Almond

Cashew

pistachio

poppy seeds

Fennel

black pepper

green cardamom

melon seeds

Saffron

dried rose petals

How to make Thandai?

– Soak almonds, cashews, pistachios, poppy seeds, fennel, watermelon seeds and black pepper in water for at least 4 to 5 hours. If you have less time, soak these food items in lukewarm water for 1 hour.

– Peel the soaked almonds. Now, add all the wet ingredients to the mixer. Add rose petals and some milk and make a fine and smooth paste. The finer the paste, the tastier your thandai will be.