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Thandai, traditional Indian Milky Boisson, essential for Holi

Thandai, Milky Indian drink for Holi

Thandai a traditional Indian drink, very often served during Holi , the feast of colors. Served fresh, this milk flavored with spices, dried fruit and rose water offers fairly disconcerting but very interesting aromas. This drink has a smooth texture and notes of cardamom, saffron and almonds . Consumed for its refreshing properties, Thandai is generally associated with spring festivities in India. This version is naturally gluten -free and can be made without lactose using vegetable milk. Rich in spices and nutrients, Thandai is many digestive and energy benefits. Served with gluten -free Malpuas , it perfectly completes the festive sweets of Holi. Discover this original and easy to make recipe and celebrate Holi under the sign of freshness and delicacy!

Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 5 mins
Rest time 2 hrs
Total time 2 hrs 15 mins
Cooking method:
Difficulty: beginner
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 500 ml of whole milk (or vegetable milk for lactose -free version)
  • 10 soaked and peeled almonds
  • 5 cashews​
  • 5 pistachios​
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 cc of poppy seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch of saffron
  • 1 tbsp rosewater (bought at high fresh or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (or honey)
  • 1/2 cc of ground black pepper (optional, for a spicy button)
  • 2 tbsp of lukewarm water
Preparation
  1. 1
    Prepare the aromatic dough
    • Soak the almonds, cashews and pistachios for 2 hours .
    • Drain, then mix with the fennel seeds, poppy seeds, cardamom, pepper and 2 tablespoons of warm water until you get a smooth paste.
  2. 2
    Infuse milk
    • Heat the milk over low heat and add the prepared dough.
    • Stir in sugar or honey and simmer 5 minutes , stirring.
    • Add the saffron and rose water, then remove from the heat. (You can prepare rose water at home, boiling 30 minutes with red or pink rose petals in your garden).
  3. 3
    Cooling and service
    • Leave to cool, then refrigerate at least 1 hour.
    • Serve fresh, decorated with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals.
Keywords: Thandai recipe, gluten -free Indian drink, Holi drink, Indian specialty, homemade thandai, Indian spices milk, Holi Drink, Indian Reduing Drinking
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/le-thandai-bisson-lactee-traditionnelle-indienne-incontournable-pour-holi/