Thandai

Ingredients

–              Sugar – 3/4 cup, Full Cream Milk – 1/2 cup, Almonds – 2tsp, Poppy Seeds – 1/4 tblsp,Saunf – 1/4 tblsp, Pistachios – 1 tsp, Watermelon Seeds – 1/2 tblsp, dried, Cardamom Powder – 1/4 tsp, White Peppercorns – 1/2 tsp, Fresh or Dried Rose Petals – 2 tblsp, Saffron Strands – few

Method

–              Soak the almonds, poppy seeds, saunf, melon seeds and pistachios in water for a 30 minutes.   Grind to a fine paste and keep aside.Boil the milk over medium flame.

–              Add the saffron strands and mix well.

–              Add the sugar and stir until fully melted.

–              Grind the rose petals and peppercorns to a fine powder.

–              Add to the milk along with cardamom powder.

–              Mix well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

–              Add the ground paste and mix well.

–              Remove and chill for atleast 2 to 3 hours.

–              Just before serving, garnish with chopped almonds and pistachios.

–              Serve chilled.

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