Holi Thandai Pudding
- 15 min
- not spicy
- Serves 2
Holi thandai pudding: milk and cream set with gelatin and a roasted thandai powder of almonds and rose petals. Serves 2, 15 minutes plus chilling, video.
Good for: Holi
Ingredients
Green Cardamom8
Fennel Seeds2 tbsp
Black Peppercorns½ tbsp
Poppy Seeds2 tbsp
Almonds50 grams
Dry Rose Petals1 tbsp
Saffron½ tsp
Milk1 cup
Fresh Cream1 cup
Sugar½ cup
Gelatin1½ tsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 2 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 900kcal | 1800kcal |
| Protein | 19g | 37g |
| Carbohydrate | 81g | 162g |
| Fat | 59g | 118g |
| Fibre | 11g | 21g |
| Sugar | 64g | 128g |
Cookd masalas for milk
Method
In a pan dry roast all the ingredients and blend into a fine powder.
In a pan pour milk, cream and sugar, warm it up.
Add gelatin to the milk mixture and mix thoroughly until completely dissolved. Add the ground powder to the milk and mix until completely dissolved. Strain the mixture to make sure it’s silky smooth. Pour it into matkas and refrigerate overnight.
Before you start
- How long does Holi Thandai Pudding take?
- 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Holi Thandai Pudding serve?
- 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Holi Thandai Pudding vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Holi Thandai Pudding spicy?
- No, it is not spicy.
- What do I need to make Holi Thandai Pudding?
- 1 cup Milk, 50 grams Almonds, 8 Green Cardamom, 1 tbsp Dry Rose Petals, 1½ tsp Gelatin, 1 cup Fresh Cream, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Holi Thandai Pudding?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Holi Thandai Pudding?
- About 900 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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