Thandai...(Summer Beverage)
Author: Siddhi Shirsat // Category: Beverages N Drinks(non alcoholic), Summer Drinks.
Thandai is a North-Indian drink made especially when the hot, dry summer winds blow through the region leaving everything and everybody parched. This thirst-quencher is tasty and cools you down.This chilled almond-flavoured beverage is terrific for when the tempratures soar
This is very famous in north india and prepared at special ocassions like holi.I have tasted it when i had been to north india and i had liked it.I like to try different types of beverages. I was searching for its recipe and found this one. And no need 2 tel that i tried it as some guests were supose 2 come...and they realy liked it.
INGREDIENTS:
15 almonds
1 tea spn peppercorns
1 tbl spn dry grapes(raisins)
4 dates (seeds removed)
1 tea spn fennel seeds (saunf/badishepi)
2 tea spn poppy seeds(khaskhas)
4 cardamom with pods
Sugar
Milk
1 tea spn peppercorns
1 tbl spn dry grapes(raisins)
4 dates (seeds removed)
1 tea spn fennel seeds (saunf/badishepi)
2 tea spn poppy seeds(khaskhas)
4 cardamom with pods
Sugar
Milk
METHOD:
Soak dates, almonds, peppercorns, raisins, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, cardamom overnight in the water. Minimum 4-5 hours are also enough.
Next day grind to a very smooth paste using the soaked water and little milk if required.(Do not forget to peel the almonds before grinding.)
Add sugar (as per your taste) and Milk to bring it to required consistency.
Add milk according to your taste.If u like strong flavour add little milk .Strain and refrigerate for some time.
Serve chilled.
Serves : 4
Preparation time : 15mins
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