Thandai - Holi Special
by Hetal Kamdar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Almond:
- 2 tbsp Cashew :
- 1 tbsp Poppy seeds:
- 2 tbsp. Melon seeds:
- 2 tbsp. Fennel seeds:
- 6-7 Cardamom:
- 7-8 Black pepper:
- 6 tbsp Sugar:
- :3/4 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Saffron essence: or
- 1 tbsp Saffron:
Step 1 of 8
Boil milk add sugar and allow to dissolve.
Step 2 of 8
Once the sugar gets dissolved. Turn off the flame and allow to cool.
Step 3 of 8
Meanwhile, peel almonds and place them in a bowl.
Step 4 of 8
To this bowl, add drained melon seeds, poppy seeds, cashew nuts, fennel seeds, peppers, and cardamom.
Step 5 of 8
Grind all these to a fine smooth paste.
Step 6 of 8
Add 1/4 cup water and grind further to smooth paste.
Step 7 of 8
Strain the mix through the fine strainer or cheesecloth.
Step 8 of 8
Return the left over ground paste to the blender with the rest of the water.
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