THANDAI- A north Indian Thirst Quencher

THANDAI- A north Indian Thirst Quencher

In India, all foods are believed to be either providing heat or with a cooling advantage to the body. “Thandai” is a North-Indian drink made especially in the summer days. This thirst-quencher drink with its cooling advantage is beneficial to all in the summers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 liter milk
• 1 can(200ml) sweetened condensed milk
• 30(100gm) almonds (blanched & peeled)
• 6 tsps. whole sunflower/pumpkin seeds (unsalted or soaked if home processed)
• 1.5 tsp.(20gm) cardamom powder
• 3 tsps.(45ml) rose water (optional)
• Crushed ice
• Rose petals to garnish

Preparation:

• Grind together almonds, sunflower/pumpkin seeds.
• Add cardamom powder followed by rose water & grind into a fine paste.
• Add the milk then condensed milk.
• Add in crushed ice blend well.
• Strain the drink through a fine sieve or muslin cloth and serve in glasses, garnished with rose petals.

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