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Thandai Powder
Thandai powder is a perfect blend of nuts and spices. This powder when combined with milk gives you the most refreshing drink called Thandai, that is enjoyed in the Northern parts of India during the warm summer months and especially on the occasion of Holi.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 861 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
For Thandai powder
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/3 cup cashews
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 2 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)
- 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds (Khus khus)
- 2 tablespoon Melon seeds (Charmagaz)
- 20-25 pods Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 1.5 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoon rose petals I used dried
- 20 strands saffron optional
For Thandai
- 2 cups milk preferably pasteurized whole milk, divided
- 1-1.5 tablespoon sugar adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon Thandai powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional) or dried rose petals
- 8-10 strands Saffron (Kesar) to garnish
- 1 teaspoon pistachios sliced, to garnish
Instructions
Making Thandai Powder
- Add all ingredients for Thandai powder in a blender.
- Grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container for up to a month.
Cup of Yum
Making Thandai Milk
- Heat milk in a saucepan. Once it comes to a boil, simmer and mix the thandai powder, sugar, and rose water. Turn off heat.
- Thandai is ready. If you like, you can strain the milk.
- Serve warm or cold. To serve cold, refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours. Garnish with sliced pistachios, saffron and dried rose petals.
Notes
- Soaking Nuts: Some people like to soak the nuts and poppy seeds before grinding them to a paste. I prefer the powder as it is easier to store. Transfer it to an airtight container and use up to a month.
- Color: If you want a stronger yellow color for the Thandai, you can add some turmeric or much more saffron.
Nutrition Information
Calories
861kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
144mg
(6%)
Potassium
1695mg
(48%)
Fiber
21g
(84%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
651IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
734mg
(73%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 861kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1695mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 651IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 734mg | 73% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.