Thandai (Spiced Almond Milk) and Thandai Lassi (Yogurt Drink). vegan glutenfree

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Thandai (Spiced Almond Milk) and Thandai Lassi (Yogurt Drink). vegan glutenfree

a spiced almond milk served during the festival of Holi.  Creamy and refreshing, it is vegan and gluten free.

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Ingredients

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Ground spice mix

  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder or 1 green cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1/8 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp saffron
  • watermelon seeds dry, a few

Dry grind

  • 1/4 cup raw cashews as fine as possible

Thandai:

  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup almond milk more
  • 1.5-2 Tablespoons raw sugar
  • pistachios chopped pistachios and a few saffron strands, for garnish
  • saffron chopped pistachios and a few saffron strands, for garnish

Lassi:

  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2-3/4 cup Non-Dairy yogurt
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1.5 Tablespoons raw sugar

Instructions

Thandai:

  1. In a blender, add the ground cashew and spice mix, add 1/2 cup Almond milk and blend well until smooth.
  2. Add about 1 cup more almond milk and raw sugar as needed (1.5-2 Tablespoons raw sugar or maple or dates). Blend and chill for at least an hour, to let the spices infuse in the drink.
  3. Give it a mix before serving. Garnish with chopped pistachios and a few saffron strands.
  4. If you have rose water or pistachio essence, add some to taste.

Lassi:

  1. In a blender, add the ground cashew and spice mix, add 1/2 cup almond milk. Blend well until smooth. Refrigerate for at least an hour so the spices can infuse the almond milk.
  2. To the chilled spice and almond milk mix, Add 1/2-3/4 cup of non dairy yogurt and 1/2 cup of water(less or more to preference for lassi consistency), 1.5 Tablespoons raw sugar or to taste, and blend. Add more or less water for needed consistency of Lassi. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • For a larger batch of the spice mix. Dry grind and keep in airtight container, refrigerated for a few days. 1/2 tsp cardamom powder or 2-3 green cardamom(elaichi) 2 tsp poppy seeds (khus khus) 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) 5-6 black peppercorns( kali mirch) 3/4 tsp saffron (kesar) 1 teaspoon watermelon seeds(magaj)
  • Nutritional values based on one serving of Thandai

Nutrition Information

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Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 106mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Calcium 241mg (24%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 106mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Calcium 241mg 24%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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