Do you want to make delicious chilled Thandai at home? Swipe to discover an easy, step-by-step recipe to make Thandai at home.
Ingredients
To make Thandai at home, you will need only eight ingredients: two tablespoons of poppy seeds, one tablespoon of fennel seeds, one tablespoon of cardamom powder, one teaspoon of peppercorns, one teaspoon of saffron, 1/4 cup of sugar, four cups of milk, and four tablespoons of rosewater.
STEP 1: BLEND
Firstly, blend two tablespoons of poppy seeds, one tablespoon of fennel seeds, and one teaspoon of peppercorns in a blender until you get a smooth mixture.
STEP 2: ADD SUGAR
Take 1/4 cup of sugar and blend it to prepare sugar powder. Then add this sugar powder to the mixture you prepare.
STEP 3: BOIL MILK
Now, take four cups of milk and boil it for 10–15 minutes. Wait and let the milk get thick.
STEP 4: COMBINE INGREDIENTS
Now, add the mixture to the milk and keep simmering the mixture on low heat for about 10–15 minutes with occasional stirring to avoid caramelising the sugar.
STEP 5: CHECK CONSISTENCY
Finally, add one teaspoon of saffron and one tablespoon of cardamom powder to the milk. Make sure you check the consistency of Thandai. It should not be too thick.
STEP 6: SERVE AND ENJOY
Your Thandai is ready, serve it with ice and garnish with rose water and rose petals. Be careful of the portion size.
CONCLUSION
You can follow this simple recipe to make Thandai at home as per 'Hebbar's Kitchen'. Always consult a healthcare professional before adding anything to your diet, especially if you are on medication.