Thandai

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 0

Refreshing Thandai recipe infused with almonds and rose essence

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

120 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2h 10min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

246

Sugar

27g

Fat

12g

Thandai is a popular Rajasthani drink that is commonly consumed in North India during the festival of Holi. It is made with a blend of almonds, sunflower seeds, pepper corns, milk, sugar, water and rose essence. Thandai has a rich and creamy texture and offers a unique blend of flavors. This drink is perfect for hot summer days and is ideal for lactose intolerant individuals. It is perfect for those who love the taste of almonds and rose essence.

Instructions

1.	Soak almonds and sunflower seeds in water for 2 hours.
2.	Peel off the skin of the almonds and blend them with sunflower seeds, peppercorns, and 1 cup water.
3.	Add 2 cups of milk and blend till everything mixes well.
4.	Add caster sugar, rose essence, and remaining water.
5.	Blend everything once again till it forms a smooth mixture.
6.	Strain the mixture through a fine sieve.
7.	Serve chilled with ice cubes and garnish with almonds or rose petals.

PROS

Thandai is an ideal drink for hot summer days.

It is packed with essential ingredients such as almonds, peppercorns and sunflower seeds.

Perfect drink for lactose intolerant people as it is free from lactose.

Rose essence used in this recipe has therapeutic properties such as enhancing the digestion process, reducing stress, and improving skin texture.

CONS

This drink is high in calories and should be consumed in moderation.

Some people may have nut allergies, so they should avoid this drink.

Excessive use of peppercorns can cause stomach upset and irritation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds used in this recipe are an excellent source of vitamin E, magnesium and protein.
Sunflower seeds are also packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Peppercorns have a lot of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which make this drink perfect for improving digestion and treating illnesses like coughs and colds.

	150 g almonds
	2 cups milk
	10 peppercorns
	3 cups water
	1 cup caster sugar
	4 tablespoons sunflower seeds
	1 tablespoon rose essence