This time on Holi, serve Shahi Thandai to your guests, prepare it at home in 5 minutes, everyone will ask for the recipe!

Homemade Thandai Recipe: Holi, the festival of colors, is a symbol of happiness and mutual union. On this day, along with playing with colors, there is a round of sweets and cold drinks. Often people choose cold drinks available in the market or thandai with synthetic syrup, but health experts warn that the preservatives and huge amount of sugar present in these can cause weight gain, fatigue and stomach upset.

In such a situation, traditional Thandai prepared at home is a great option. It not only keeps the body cool naturally but the dry fruits and spices present in it remove the festival fatigue and give instant energy.

Why is the coolness of the house special?

Unlike market drinks, homemade thandai does not contain any artificial colors or chemicals. Almonds and pistachios present in it provide protein, fennel and cardamom keep digestion healthy and saffron refreshes your mood. Magaj seeds (melon-watermelon seeds) cool the mind and remove fatigue.

necessary materials

Fennel, poppy seeds, black pepper, cardamom, magaj seeds, almonds, cashew nuts, pistachios, saffron threads, dry rose leaves and sugar or jaggery as per taste.

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soaking is necessary

First of all, soak almonds, cashews and all the seeds along with poppy seeds and fennel in water for 3-4 hours or overnight. Due to this they become soft and their nutrition increases.

make smooth paste

Grind the soaked ingredients finely in a mixer. Add some water if needed and make a smooth paste like butter.

dissolve in milk

Now take very cold milk in a big jug. Mix the prepared paste well in it. Add sugar or jaggery powder for sweetness.

final touch

Add ice cubes, saffron threads and rose leaves on top. While serving, garnish with finely chopped pistachios and almonds.

This thandai is not only delicious in taste but also boosts your immunity. This Holi, welcome guests with this natural energy drink instead of chemical drinks and double the fun of the festival.