Holi Hai, you are up since morning trying to prank people, playing colors, dancing, jumping. You are finally tired and what do you quench your thirst with? Holi Special Thandai! Indian festivals are incomplete without the foods and drinks associated with them, and Holi comes with a big glass of chilled thandai. In this article, we show you how to make healthy thandai at home for the festival of Holi!
This refreshing drink is made from a mixture of nuts, spices, and milk, and is often sweetened with sugar or honey. While thandai can be a delicious treat, it can also be high in calories and sugar. However, with a few simple choices, you can make a healthier version of thandai at home that tastes just as good. So, as Holi 2023 approaches, it’s time to learn how to make a healthier version of thandai.
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How to make thandai at home?
Component:
*1 cup low fat milk
* 1/4 cup almonds
* 1/4 cup cashews
* 1/4 cup pistachios
* 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
* 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
* 2 tbsp fennel
* 2 tbsp poppy seeds
* 2 tbsp cardamom powder
* 2 tbsp rose water
* 1-2 tsp honey
recipe:
step 1
start by Soaking AlmondsSoak cashews, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in water for at least 3-4 hours. This will soften the nuts and make them easier to mix.
step 2
Drain the water and put the soaked nuts and seeds in a blender. Add 1/2 cup water and mix until you get a smooth paste.
step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the walnut and seed paste, fennel seeds, poppy seeds, cardamom powder, rose water, and honey. mix well. You can add any other type healthy seeds For your cool
step 4
Add milk gradually and whisk until well combined. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more milk or water to thin it out. Use a hand blender or juggle using two glasses to get a perfect consistency.
step 5
Chill the thandai in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
step 6
Serve the thandai chilled, sprinkled with some chopped nuts and cardamom powder. You can also garnish with some rose petals.
Health Tip:
*You can use almond milk or coconut milk to make thandai even healthier instead of dairy milk,
* While honey is a great natural sweetener for thandai, you can also use jaggery or stevia to reduce the sugar content. Keep in mind that jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar and will still add calories to your thandai.
*You can also experiment with different spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg or even saffron, to give your thandai a unique flavor and delicious twist.
* Instead of serving thandai with unhealthy snacks like fried foods and sweets, opt for healthy options like fresh fruits, vegetable sticks, or roasted nuts.
So, get ready to add some festive flavor to your drinks lineup and try this recipe and enjoy a healthy, guilt-free thandai this Holi!