#Holi2022: 5 refreshing and tasty thandai recipes
Holi is incomplete without the most loved and traditional beverage thandai. This refreshing summer drink is loaded with nutrients and has several health benefits as well. It improves your digestion and is a great energy booster. Besides serving the regular thandai, you can add different flavors to it to make it interesting and fun. Here are five unique thandai recipes.
Iced tea thandai
Made with Assam tea, this fragrant thandai fusion is sure to lift your mood during the Holi celebrations. Heat some water and add Assam tea bags to it. Then, add khus khus, crushed almonds, cardamom, fennel seeds to the mix. Top it with ground sugar and white pepper and refrigerate it. Pour into tall glasses. Add some ice cubes and saffron strands before serving.
Almond milk thandai
If you are looking for a healthy recipe, then this refreshing almond milk thandai is perfect for you. Grind together khus khus, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, roasted watermelon seeds, green cardamom, and nutmeg. Boil the milk with saffron strands and sugar. Add the ground powder and mix well. Strain the mixture and refrigerate for an hour. Garnish with crushed rose petals and serve chilled.
Guava thandai
This guava-flavored thandai is infused with aromatic spices along with the goodness of juicy guavas that make it quite wholesome. Blend black peppercorns, almonds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, cardamom, dried rose petals, saffron, and sunflower seeds to prepare the thandai masala. Add this masala to a glass, pour milk and fresh guava juice into it, and stir well. Add some ice cubes and enjoy.
Mango thandai
Summers are all about fresh and juicy mangoes. Infuse a bit of mango into your Holi celebrations with this mango thandai. Grind some soaked almonds along with cashews, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and some water. Blend fresh mango pulp with sugar and mix it with the ground almond mixture. Add boiled chilled milk to it and mix well. Serve chilled.
Thandai phirni
The addition of the aromatic thandai powder gives an interesting twist to the traditional phirni. Blend some water-soaked rice and set aside. Boil some milk in ghee and add ground rice, thandai powder, sugar, and saffron-soaked milk to it and mix well. Keep stirring until the consistency becomes thick. Refrigerate for three-four hours. Garnish with dried rose petals and pistachios and serve chilled.
