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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
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
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 tablespoon melon seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper corns
  • 1/8 cup fennel seeds
  • 5 nos cardamom
  • 10 strands saffron

If adding add 1 teaspoon 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!

    Video

    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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