Thandai is a South Asian cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. It is native to Indian Subcontinent. It is mainly used in summer. In Northern Indian Hindu culture, it is often associated with the Holi or Holla mahalla festival.

Mar 6, 2025 · Thandai recipe with video & stepwise photos. This a traditional North Indian beverage popular during Holi festival. Also known as shardai.

Apr 24, 2023 · Thandai is a refreshing & cooling Indian beverage mostly made during festivals like HOLI & Maha Shivratri. It is a traditional drink & is much popular in the Northern States of India. This delicious & aromatic coolant is made with nuts, seeds, whole spices and milk.

Feb 12, 2019 · Refreshing Indian drink, Thandai is made with nuts, saffron, rose water, fennel seeds, cardamom, peppercorns! This homemade version is so much better than the Thandi you get in stores. Holi, the festival of colors will be here soon and I am getting homesick as usual.

Mar 10, 2019 · Rich, refreshing, and super easy-to-make, this Thandai recipe is the perfect drink for the festive occasion of Holi and Shivratri. This thick and luscious drink is packed with dry nuts and flavored with fragrant spices. It’s completely gluten-free, vegetarian, and I …

Feb 25, 2025 · Thandai, meaning cooling, is a cold milk-based drink that is prepared using thandai masala - mixture of nuts, seeds, and spices. It's served during Holi, the Festival of Colors, and Maha Shivaratri. Indians love Thandai for several reasons... It's sometimes laced with bhang (a paste made with cannibis) for adults only

Mar 10, 2025 · 2. Mango Thandai. Mango Thandai is a delightful variation of the traditional Thandai, combining the richness of the classic spiced drink with the tropical sweetness of mango. It’s perfect for summer or festive occasions like Holi. Prep time: 3 hours or more Cook time: 10 mins Servings: 4. Ingredients: For the thandai paste-2 tablespoons almonds

Apr 5, 2021 · Thandai is a popular drink served during Holi (the festival of colors) and Mahashivratri. The refreshing beverage is made with a special blend of spices and nuts like almond, fennel, saffron, sugar, cardamom and rose petals, which gets shaken with milk and …

Dec 6, 2024 · Milk, energised with almonds and spices, Thandai is the perfect drink to serve on special days and festive occasions like Holi and Diwali. The aroma of fennel, cardamom, pepper and saffron rise atop the dense flavour of fully boiled milk, …

Mar 18, 2024 · Nutty, aromatic, and refreshing Thandai is a popular Indian drink made with milk, nuts, and spices like black peppercorns, fennel, cardamom, and saffron. Garnished with dried rose petals and sliced nuts, this chilled milk is perfect for hot days.