Thandai

Thandai is a very popular drink in Rajasthan. This famous dry fruit and saffron flavoured milk that is traditionally prepared as an offering to Lord Shiva during the festival of Mahashivratri. Thandai is popular all over North India as well.

Preparation Time : 2 hrs.                   Cooking Time:7-8 Minutes



Ingredients

• 1 liter Milk


• 2-3 cup Water


• 1/2 cup Sugar


• 1/2 tbsp Aniseed (saunf)


• 1 tbsp Almonds


• 10-12 Peppercorns


•  A few Saffron Strands


• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder


• 1 tbsp Dried watermelon seeds


• 1/2 tbsp Poppy seeds


•  1/4 Cup fresh rose petals

Method

1. Boil the milk in a pan and allow it to cool.


2. Meanwhile soak aniseed, almonds, watermelon seeds, poppy seeds and rose petals in 2 cups of water.


3. Grind soaked ingredients to make a smooth paste.


4. Pour remaining water into this paste and strain through muslin strainer.


5. Extract the liquid into a vessel.


6.  Add the sugar, peppercorns, powdered cardamom, saffron and mix well.


7. Now blend the above-made mix with milk.


8.  Chill for about an hour before serving.