I know, I know, it’s neither Holi nor Shivaratri, still, I am having my Kesar Thandai today. Actually, I am quite fond of this drink but don’t prepare it quite often. But today is different. I thought of preparing a thandai recipe as a welcome drink for some of my guests. The origin of this drink dates back to the mythological era. It is believed that it’s the favorite drink of Lord Shiva. Thought of mesmerizing my people with its divine taste.
Let’s see how you too can prepare this in your kitchen.
Ingredients:
For the masala:
Cashew nut – ¼ Cup
Pistachio – ¼ Cup
Fennel seeds – 3 Tablespoons
Cardamom – 10 Nos.
Black peppercorn – 1 Teaspoon
Melon seeds – 2 Tablespoon
Poppy seeds – 2 Tablespoons
Fresh rose petals – 4 to 5 Nos.
Almonds – ¼ Cup
For the milk:
Milk – 1 Liter
Sugar – 7 Teaspoons
Saffron – A pinch
Procedure:
Prepare the thandai masala:
Take a bowl.
Add cashew nut, pistachio, fennel seeds, cardamom, black peppercorn, melon seeds, poppy seeds, and fresh rose petals.
Soak this in one glass of water.
Keep it aside for 4 to 5 hours.
Take almonds in a different bowl.
Soak these in the water.
Keep it aside for 4 to 5 hours.
And then peel off the skin of the almonds.
Take a blender.
Add the cashew mix and the peeled almonds to it.
Give it a good blend.
Keep the mix aside.
Prepare the milk:
Take the milk in a large pot.
Bring it to a boil on medium flame. Stir continuously during the process.
Add saffron after one boil.
Mix it well.
Boil and scrape the sides. Keep stirring.
Boil until this reaches its ¾ volume. This will take a good 15 minutes.
Add sugar.
Boil and stir for another 5 minutes.
Transfer it to a different bowl and cool it down completely.
Now refrigerate the milk for an hour.
Assemble:
Take a blender.
Add the paste and the milk.
Give it a nice churn.
Serving:
Take medium-sized glasses.
Pour the drink.
Garnish with saffron.
Serve cold.
This thandai recipe offers 6 servings.
Nutritional Value of Kesar Thandai per serving
| Calories | 1479 Cal | |
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% of the Daily Value |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% of the Daily Value |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% of the Daily Value |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% of the Daily Value |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.7 g | 106% of the Daily Value |
| Dietary Fiber | 76 g | 272% of the Daily Value |
| Total Sugars | 122.8 g | |
| Protein | 38.5 g | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% of the Daily Value |
| Calcium | 1849 mg | 142% of the Daily Value |
| Iron | 43 mg | 238% of the Daily Value |
| Potassium | 3549 mg | 76% of the Daily Value |
The percentage of the Daily Value is based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Conclusion:
Kesar Thandai recipe is one of a kind if you really enjoy a milky beverage. And who doesn’t? I think its vegan version will work too. If you really wanna me to try its vegan version, do let me know in the comment section.
Till then enjoy!
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