How long does Holi Thandai take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Holi Thandai serve?

10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Holi Thandai vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Holi Thandai spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Holi Thandai?

100 grams Almonds, ¼ cup Melon Seeds, 500 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds, A Few Strands Saffron, ½ cup Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Holi Thandai?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Holi Thandai?

About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Holi Thandai

Name: Holi Thandai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 100 grams Almonds; 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 8 Green Cardamom; A Few Strands Saffron; ¼ cup Melon Seeds; 2 tbsp Dry Rose Petals; 2 tbsp Fennel Seeds; ½ cup Sugar; 500 ml Milk, Cold; 6 Ice Cubes; For Garnish Pista; For Garnish Almonds

15 min
mild
Serves 10

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Thandai, Spiced Badam Sharbath · Veg · Drinks

Drinks Jain Gluten-free

Holi thandai: almonds, melon seeds, fennel, pepper, rose petals and saffron ground to a powder for chilled milk. Makes 10, 15 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Holi

Ingredients

13 items

10 people

Almonds100 grams
Poppy Seeds2 tbsp
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Green Cardamom8
SaffronA Few Strands
Melon Seeds¼ cup
Dry Rose Petals2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds2 tbsp
Sugar½ cup
Milk, Cold500 ml
Ice Cubes6
PistaFor Garnish
AlmondsFor Garnish

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 10 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 10 people
Energy	171kcal	1710kcal
Protein	5.5g	55g
Carbohydrate	19g	190g
Fat	9.4g	94g
Fibre	3.1g	31g
Sugar	14g	136g

Cookd masalas for almonds

Method

1
Dry roast the ingredients until aromatic, 5 mins on a simmer and allow them to cool down. Grind into a fine powder and sieve through a strainer.
AlmondsPoppy SeedsBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomSaffronMelon SeedsDry Rose PetalsFennel Seeds
2
Grind any leftover pieces and add them to the powder.
3
Mix 2 ½ tbsp with 1 glass of chilled milk and serve with some slivers of pistachio/almonds/rose petals/saffron.
SugarMilkIce CubesPistaAlmonds

Before you start

How long does Holi Thandai take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Holi Thandai serve?: 10. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Holi Thandai vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Holi Thandai spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Holi Thandai?: 100 grams Almonds, ¼ cup Melon Seeds, 500 ml Milk, 2 tbsp Poppy Seeds, A Few Strands Saffron, ½ cup Sugar, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Holi Thandai?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Holi Thandai?: About 171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.