Thandai Lassi

 

         Thandai is a refreshing Indian drink which is also known as Sardai. It is basically an array of nuts and various spices, ground together, mixed with milk and served. It goes hand in hand with the festival of Holi and Mahashivratri in the Northern parts of India. 

          However, I tried it with buttermilk and some store bought pedas for a thick consistency. So whip up my version of this amazing chilled Thandai Lassi. It tastes equally yummy when served chilled. So go ahead and give it a try and I am sure you will love it.

          This refreshing Lassi is just perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. I flavored it with cardamom powder, saffron and dry rose petals along with a combination of dry fruits and few spices. 

         

• 2 glasses buttermilk 
• 2 milk pedas / 2-3 tbsp. khoya 
• 1 tsp. rose water
• powdered sugar to taste
• 2 tbsp. almonds
• 2 tbsp. cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. pistachios
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds / sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. melon seeds
• 1/4 tsp. saffron
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 6-7 cardamoms
• 3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• chopped nuts & rose petals to garnish 

           Blend buttermilk, pedas, rose water and sugar. Keep aside. Grind the remaining ingredients into a powder in a mixer-grinder.

           While serving, add 2-3 tbsp. of the thandai powder to a glass of buttermilk and mix well. You may strain it if you wish and garnish with some nuts and rose petals. 

          Serve chilled for a refreshing drink during the festival of Holi or whenever desired.  

Note: 

1.  I used sesame seeds in place of poppy seeds as it is not available at my place of residence. However, it really tasted yum and there was absolutely no change in the flavor. 

2.  You can make this Thandai powder mix and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to make varieties of desserts.  

Thandai Masala Powder

 

          Thandai Masala Powder is a versatile Powder made of mixed nuts, saffron, dry rose petals, melon seeds, poppy seeds and few spices like cardamom, fennel seeds and peppercorns. It is prepared in large quantities and used to flavor milk or buttermilk along with some sugar to taste. For healthier options, date syrup, jaggery or honey may be used to sweeten the drink. So enjoy this healthy drink chilled and garnished as desired.

        

            Thandai Milk or Thandai lassi is a cooling drink usually served during the festival of Holi. You can also use this powder to make any dessert like kheer, rabdi, smoothie or in raita, kadhi, muffins or cakes.

• 2 tbsp. almonds
• 2 tbsp. cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. pistachios
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 
• 2 tbsp. melon seeds
• 1/4 tsp. saffron
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 6-7 cardamoms
• 3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• chopped nuts, saffron & rose petals to garnish 

          Grind all the above mentioned ingredients into a powder in a mixer-grinder. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and use as needed.

          Just add 2 tbsp. of the Thandai Masala Powder along with some sugar to taste to a glass of buttermilk / milk and mix well. 

          You may strain it if you wish and garnish with some nuts, saffron and rose petals if you wish. 

          Serve chilled for a refreshing drink during the festival of Holi or whenever desired. 

          You can also use this versatile Thandai Masala Powder to make any dessert of your choice. 

Rose Lassi

 

           A great way to beat the summer heat is to prepare this yummy salty Rose Lassi with some fresh rose petals and enjoy it. I have used rose water, saffron and cardamom powder to flavour the drink. Be sure to prepare in large quantities and keep them refrigerated. It can be had in between meals also. 

            So whip up this amazing chilled Lassi and serve them in individual glasses, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. Go ahead and give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this soothing and refreshing drink.

 

            This Lassi is just perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. I have not added any sugar as it is a salty version. You may add if you wish. I flavored it with cardamom powder, saffron and rose water. You may try with gulkand, rose syrup or any other flavour of your choice. Serve it chilled or with some ice cubes for a refreshing experience.

               So a great combination of some fresh rose petals and yoghurt makes for this yummy lassi. Apart from the garnishes I have used, you can add any of your choice and you are ready to savour it. 

• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1/3 cup water
• pinch of salt
• 5-6 fresh rose petals
• 1/2 tsp. rose water
• pinch of cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tsp. chopped mixed nuts

           Blend together yoghurt, water, rose petals, pinch of salt, cardamom powder, saffron and rose water to a smooth puree. 

            Pour into individual glasses and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour. Serve chilled, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. 

                         Blend yoghurt, rose petals, pinch of salt, cardamom powder, saffron, 

                                  water and rose water to a smooth puree. 

                        Pour into individual glasses & refrigerate for a minimum of an hour. 

                            Serve chilled, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. 

Thandai Lassi

           Thandai is a refreshing Indian drink which is also known as Sardai. It is basically an array of nuts and various spices, ground together, mixed with milk and served. It goes hand in hand with the festival of Holi and Mahashivratri in the Northern part of India. 

          But I tried it with buttermilk and some store bought pedas for a creamier texture. This Thandai Lassi equally tastes yummy when served chilled. So go ahead and give it a try and I am sure you will love it.

• 2 glasses buttermilk 
• 2 milk pedas / 2-3 tbsp. khoya 
• 1 tsp. rose water
• powdered sugar to taste
• 2 tbsp. almonds
• 2 tbsp. cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp. pistachios
• 2 tbsp. poppy seeds 
• 2 tbsp. melon seeds
• 1/4 tsp. saffron
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 6-7 cardamoms
• 3 tbsp. dry rose petals
• chopped nuts & rose petals to garnish (opt)

            Blend buttermilk, pedas, rose water and sugar. Keep aside. Grind the remaining ingredients into a powder in a mixer-grinder.

           While serving, add 2-3 tbsp. of the thandai powder to a glass of buttermilk and mix well. You may strain it if you wish and garnish with some nuts and rose petals. 

          Serve chilled for a refreshing drink during the festival of Holi or whenever desired.  

Note: 
1.  I used sesame seeds in place of poppy seeds as it is not available here. But it really tasted yum. There was absolutely no change in the flavour. 

2.  You can make this Thandai powder mix and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to make varieties of desserts.  

Mango Lassi / Yoghurt Smoothie

          A great way to beat the summer heat is to prepare this delicious Mango Lassi and enjoy it. I have used rose water and cardamom powder to flavour the drink. Be sure to prepare in large quantities and keep them refrigerated. Sugar can be adjusted according to the sweetness of the mango. Serve them chilled in individual glasses, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and mint leaves. 

• 2 medium mango, chopped
• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tbsp. sugar or to taste
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• few mixed nuts to garnish
• few strands of saffron to garnish
• mint leaves to garnish

          Blend together mango, yoghurt, milk, sugar, cardamom powder and rose water to a smooth puree. 

          Pour into individual glasses and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour. Serve chilled, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and mint leaves.

                       Blend mango, yoghurt, milk, sugar, cardamom powder & rose water.