Healthy Thandai

Instructions

1. The recipe will make 2 servings of Thandai.
2. Soak the Dry Fruits and Spices:
3. Soak the almonds, cashews in warm water to make them soft. Soak the saffron strands in a tablespoon of warm milk for about 10 minutes to release its color and flavor.
4. Grind the Dry Fruits and Spices:
5. In a blender, combine the soaked almonds, cashews, cardamom pods, dates, fennel seeds,melon seeds and the soaked saffron (including the milk it was soaked in).
6. Boil the Milk and Add the Paste:
7. Take milk in a pan, add the prepared paste and boil for about 3-4 minutes.Allow the mixture to simmer, then remove from heat and let it cool down completely.
8. Assemble the Drink:
9. Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.Top up the glasses with the milk, gently stirring to mix everything together.
10. Garnish and Serve:
11. Garnish with rose petals, chopped pistachios, and saffron strands for a festive touch.Serve chilled and enjoy your healthy, refreshing thandai!
12. You can also use almond milk for a more heallthier version.