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March 31, 2021

Thandai

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Thandai / Sardai recipe, a traditional recipe of a refreshing and creamy drink prepared with dry fruits, saffron, and rose petal. Made in northern India especially for Holi festival and Mahashivratri.

 

Thandai

A perfect Thandai

For making the perfect Thandai you can make the Thandai mix in advance and store it either in the refrigerator for a few days beforehand or on the shelf for 24 hours.

Thandai recipe

For making the Thandai mix you just have to soak all the dry fruits for 5-6 hours in the right proportions. Then grind them to a fine paste. Add the rose petals and the Thandai/Sardai mix is ready. You may add a few chopped dry fruits for a little body on top if you like.

Health Benefits of Thandai / Sardar:

Thandai is a traditional recipe prepared in most Indian households all throughout summers, but especially on Holi and Shivratri. It has many health benefits namely,

  1. Rich in protein: It instantly provides energy.
  2. Rich in antioxidants: Detoxifies the body.
  3. Immunity booster: Boosts immunity and strengthens the body.
  4. Good for digestion: it helps improve digestion.

For making the perfect Thandai, you first need to make the Thandai Mix: Recipe Thandai Mix.

Thandai Powder

There are so many Holi recipes that are good for health and delicious and go well with the thandai. Like:

  1. Gujiya -Baked | How to make Baked Mawa gujiya with milk powder
  2. Thandai Mix Recipe
  3. Baked Litti Chokha Katori’s
  4. Chole Bhature Baked Mini Bites-Baked
  5. Dahi Vada 
  6. Dahi Bhalla
  7. Khoya Truffles
  8. Gulab Phirni / Rose Phirni
Thandai recipe
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A perfectly balanced drink to prepare a refreshing and rich drink made especially for Holi and Shivratri festivals.
  • Coursebreakfast, drink
  • Cuisineindian
  • KeywordHoli snacks, Thandai
Servings Prep Time
6 ppl 5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 ppl 5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Thandai recipe
Thandai
Print Recipe
A perfectly balanced drink to prepare a refreshing and rich drink made especially for Holi and Shivratri festivals.
  • Coursebreakfast, drink
  • Cuisineindian
  • KeywordHoli snacks, Thandai
Servings Prep Time
6 ppl 5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 ppl 5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
  • 12 tbsp Thandai Mix/Powder
  • 6 cups milk Full fat/ skimmed/half :half
  • 2 pinch saffron
Servings: ppl
Instructions
  1. In a cup of warm milk soak the saffron and keep aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Take the rest of the milk and mix the thandai powder/ paste prepared before. Mix well. Now add the milk mixed with saffron. Mix well to blend well together.
  3. You may serve like this or sieve the mix as per your liking.
  4. Garnish with rose petals, chopped pistachio, and chopped almonds. Serve chilled.
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