Thandai-Real Dry Fruits Drink..

March 14, 2014

Thandai is refreshing drink to beat the scorching summer heat! This milk-based, energy-drink is prepared from mixture of dry fruits such as - Almonds, Melon seeds, Poppy seeds, and flavored with Pepper, Rose essence, Cardamom and Fennel seeds. Finally the Saffron infuses heavenly flavor, taste and color to its perfection.

1. Milk - 1 1/2 litre
2. Water - 1/2 litre
3. Sugar - 1/2 cup , Alternatively use Sugar Substitute to taste
4. Almonds / badam 1/2 cup
5. Poppy seeds / khus khus - 1/4 cup
6. Melon seeds / magaz - 1/2 cup
7. Fennel seeds / saunf - 1 tsp.
8. Black peppercorns / Kali mirch - 3/4 tsp.
9. Green cardamom / choti elaichi - 4 to 5 nos.
10. Saffron strands / kesar- few (to garnish)
11. Rose water / kewra essence - 1 tsp.

1. Soak almonds, poppy seeds and melon seeds in water in separate cups for at least 4 hours or overnight. 2. Boil milk with water adding sugar adjusted according to the taste though the quantity is been...
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Nutritions

Calories
2654

Sodium
3388mg
141% DV

Fat
101g
155% DV

Protein
50g
101% DV

Carbs
338g
115% DV

Fiber
25g
100% DV