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    Thandai Powder

    March 9, 2022 by Sharmilee J 3 Comments

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    Thandai Powder is a versatile spice mix used to make thandai instantly. If you want to make thandai but don’t have the time to soak and grind then this instant thandai powder comes handy. Do try and enjoy making thandai in 5 minutes using this homemade instant thandai powder. I have shared 2 methods of Thandai Powder Recipe with step by step pictures and video.

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    Thandai Powder is quick to make with the flavours of cardamom, pepper, saffron and fennel seeds. It is prepared with aromatic spices which makes the drink more flavourful and tasty.

    Table of Contents
    1 About Thandai Powder
    2 Thandai Powder 2 Ways
    3 📖 Recipe
    4 Thandai Powder Recipe Step by Step
    5 Expert Tips
    6 Storing and Serving Suggestion
    7 FAQs
    8 Thandai Masala | Thandai Powder

    About Thandai Powder

    Thandai powder is great to flavour milk or even in your desserts. Thandai is one of the drinks made for Holi festival. This is one of the healthy flavouring you can opt for kids. I am sure they will love it.

    Traditionally thandai is made by soaking nuts, spices and grinding them which is a bit time consuming. Thandai can be made in just few minutes if you have this homemade thandai powder. Once you have the thandai mix ready just mix it with chilled milk and your thandai is ready.

    I have not used poppy seeds in this recipe but if you want you can add 1 tsp poppy seeds while grinding the spices.

    Homemade Thandai Powder vs Storebought Thandai Powder

    Homemade thandai powder is free from artificial colors, flavouring and preservatives. Also you know exactly what ingredients goes in the making so homemade is more healthier. You can make in small or batches as and when required.

    Storebought thandai powder is loaded with preservatives which is not a good option if you are looking for a healthy thandai mix.

    Thandai Powder 2 Ways

    • Method 1 : In this method the spices are first grinded and sieved to remove the fibrous part then grinded along with nuts, sugar and saffron. Mix it well and thandai powder is ready. I have not used dried rose petals here to increase shelf life. You can use rose petals while serving. As the spices are already sieced you can add the thandai powder directly to milk and serve.
    • Method 2 : In this method, all the ingredients are just blended together along with nuts, spices, saffron, rose petals and stored. Sugar is added while mixing and serving with milk. This method may need straining but it is purepy your preference.

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    Thandai Powder Ingredients

    • Nuts : Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios and Melon seeds are used for making thandai powder. You can blanch almonds and use it or use it just as it is too.
    • Spices : Spices are the main ingrdients that gives great flavour to thandai powder. Spices like cardamom,fennel seeds, saffron, black pepper are used to make thandai powder. Dried rose petals can also be used as I have shared in Method 2 but you can skip it if you don’t have in stock.
    • Sweetner : I have used white sugar here which is most commonly used to make thandai and thandai mix. But alternatively you can use jaggery powder or cane sugar or brown sugar too etc.
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    Thandai Powder

    Thandai Powder is a versatile spice mix used to make thandai instantly. If you want to make thandai but don't have the time to soak and grind then this instant thandai powder comes handy. Do try and enjoy making thandai in 5 minutes using this homemade instant thandai powder. I have shared 2 methods of Thandai Powder Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Servings4 servings
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 cups milk
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup almonds
    • 1/8 cup cashews
    • 1/8 cup pistachios
    • 1 tbsp melon seeds
    • 1/2 tsp pepper corns
    • 1/8 cup fennel seeds
    • 5 nos cardamom
    • 10 strands saffron

    If adding add 1 tsp poppy seeds while grinding the spices

      Instructions

      Thandai Powder / Thandai Mix

      • To begin with : to a mixer jar first add fennel seeds, cardamom, pepper corns and sugar.
      • Grind it to a fine powder add to a sieve.
      • Sieve it well. Discard the remains or use it for milk, strain and drink it will still be flavourful.
      • Sieved mixture ready, Set aside for later / future use.
      • Now to the same mixer jar, add almonds, cashews, pistachios, melon seeds, sugar and saffron.
      • Grind it as fine as possible. Add it to the sieved mixture. Mix it well. Thandai Powder ready and this prepared mixture can be used for 4 cups of milk.

      Thandai Preparation :

      • Here I have used 2 cups milk so added half of thandai powder to it.
      • Add to chilled milk. I used boiled, cooled and chilled milk.
      • Mix it well. Instant thandai ready. Serve thandai chilled!

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      Notes

      • Add little more sugar than we usually add.
      • As for chilled milk sugar is needed more.
      • Adding cashews is optional but I prefer adding it.
      • You can add dried rose petals if you like the flavour.
      • You can even add even gulkand and rose essence.
      Nutrition Facts
      Thandai Powder
      Amount Per Serving (40 g)
      Calories 172 Calories from Fat 81
      % Daily Value*
      Fat 9g14%
      Saturated Fat 1g6%
      Trans Fat 0.003g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
      Monounsaturated Fat 5g
      Sodium 8mg0%
      Potassium 264mg8%
      Carbohydrates 22g7%
      Fiber 4g17%
      Sugar 13g14%
      Protein 5g10%
      Vitamin A 37IU1%
      Vitamin C 3mg4%
      Calcium 99mg10%
      Iron 2mg11%
      * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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      Thandai Powder Recipe Step by Step

      1.To begin with : to a mixer jar first add fennel seeds, cardamom, pepper corns and sugar. Add 1 tsp poppy seeds if using it.

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      2.Grind it to a fine powder add to a sieve.

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      3.Sieve it well. Discard the remains or use it for milk, strain and drink it will still be flavourful.

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      4.Sieved mixture ready, Set aside for later / future use.

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      5.Now to the same mixer jar, add almonds, cashews, pistachios, melon seeds, sugar and saffron.Nuts are there hence be careful while grinding as it might let out oil easily.

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      6.Grind it as fine as possible. Do not grind more otherwise it might form lumps and leave oil from nuts.

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      7.Add it to the sieved mixture.

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      8.Mix it well.

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      9.This prepared mixture can be used for 4 cups of milk. Here I have used 2 cups milk so added half of thandai powder to it.Boil milk well, cool down then chill it.

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      10. Add to chilled milk. I used boiled, cooled and chilled milk.

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      11.Mix it well. Instant thandai ready. Serve chilled!

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      Thandai mix and thandai ready!

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      Expert Tips

      • Add little more sugar than we usually add as for chilled milk sugar is needed more than usual.
      • Adding cashews is optional but I prefer adding it.
      • You can add dried rose petals if you like the flavour. Instead you can even add rose essence to chilled milk while serving.
      • You can even add even gulkand and rose essence.
      • You can add poppy seeds if it is available in your region.

      Storing and Serving Suggestion

      Store the prepared thandai powder in an airtight jar. It keeps well in room temperature for 3-5 days after that I recommend to keep it refrigerated which increase shelf life upto 3 months. Use a clean dry spoon everytime.

      Boil milk, add prepared thandai powder mix well and serve hot if preferred or chill the drink and serve. Thandai is commonly served chilled.

      FAQs

      1.What is Thandai Powder?

      Thandai is a special spiced beverage made for Holi festival.Thandai Powder is a spice mix used to make thandai instantly. Traditionally thandai is made by soaking and grinding nuts. If you want to make thandai but don’t have the time to soak and grind then this instant thandai powder comes handy.

      2.Is it a must to use rose petals for thandai powder?

      No not at all, it is an optional ingredient. You can make thandai powder without rose petals also.Rose petals are added to give a nice flavour you can alternatively add rose essence to chilled milk while serving to get the exact flavour. I wouldn’t recommend using rose petals if you plan to store the thandai powder for long as it gives a not so pleasant smell if stored for a long time. So I suggest to add rose petals as garnish while serving or use rose essence instead.

      3.What is thandai powder used for other than making thandai?

      You can use it as a flavouring powder for beverages or making lassi, popsicle etc. You can use it to sprinkle as a garnish for desserts.

      4.Can I make thandai powder without poppy seeds?

      Yes definietely! Poppy seeds is banned in many regions and is not readily available in all the stores. It is available in India however I usually do not add poppy seeds while making thandai powder attimes add it(only if I have it in stock) when making the traditional thandai. You can skip it too and it does not make much difference in taste.

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      Thandai Masala | Thandai Powder

      Make your batch of homemade thandai masala powder and enjoy making instant thandai for this Holi.

      Thandai masala powder RecipePin
      Thandai is one of the drinks made for Holi festival.Thandai is a very popular drink in North India made with a combination of nuts and spices, very refreshing and a great body cooler.I have seen few good brands selling thandai masala powder, but we can make it very easily at home so tried it, the flavour is so good.

      Last year itself, I wanted to make this and store but somehow it got missed so this year its done. Thandai masala powder RecipePin

      Ingredients

      • 1/4 cup almonds
      • 1/4 cup cashews whole
      • 1/8 cup pistachios
      • 1 tbsp melon seeds
      • 1 tsp pepper corns
      • 1 tsp fennel seeds
      • 10 nos cardamom
      • 5-6 strands saffron

      To make thandai:

      • 1 cup milk (boiled,cooled and chilled)
      • 2 tsp thandai masala powder
      • 1 tsp sugar

      How to make Thandai Powder 

      1. In a clean dry mixer jar, add almonds,cashews and pistachios.
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      2. Then add pepper corns and fennel seeds,melon seeds,cardamom,saffron,dry rose petals.
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      3. First grind it to a coarse powder.Scrap the sides and pulse it few times. Do not grind more, as the nuts may leave out oil.Transfer to a plate and let it cool down then store in a clean airtight container.
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      4. Take 1 cup chilled full fat milk.Add 2 tsp thandai masala powder to it.
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      5. Add sugar.Mix well.Set aside atleast for 15mins.
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      6. Then strain,press it well with a spoon.Serve chilled with few strands of saffron.
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      Serve chilled.
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      Store in clean,dry airtight container.

      Serve thandai chilled.
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      1. Payal

        March 31, 2017 at 2:14 pm

        My mum also adds rose petals… makes a lot of difference !

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      2. Shraddha

        April 29, 2020 at 12:59 pm

        Thanks for sharing the recipe.. you forgot to write rose petals in the ingredient list..

        Reply
        • Sharmilee J

          April 30, 2020 at 6:05 am

          oh yes I missed it now updated 🙂

          Reply

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