Homemade Thandai Powder (Authentic High-Protein Mix)
This authentic thandai powder recipe is a nutrient-dense, high-protein spice blend made with almonds, cashews, and cooling spices. It's a healthy, sugar-free alternative to store-bought mixes, perfect for Holi or a daily energy boost.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Almond
- ⅓ cup Cashews
- ⅓ cup Pistachios
- 2 tablespoon Melon Seeds
- 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
- 2 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Green Cardamom
- 1.5 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 2 tablespoon Rose Petals
- ¼ teaspoon Saffron
Thandai Drink:
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 teaspoon Sugar or Jaggery
- 2 tablespoon Thandai Masala
- 1 tablespoon Pistachios chopped
- 1 pinch Saffron
- 1 teaspoon Rose Petals crushed
- 1 tablespoon Rose Water
Instructions
Thandai Powder:
- Roast nuts for 1-2 mins and remove; then roast spices for 1-2 mins, so people don't accidentally over-roast the delicate spices like poppy seeds and fennel.½ cup Almond, ⅓ cup Cashews, ⅓ cup Pistachios
- Pulse the blender in short 5-second bursts to grind the mix. This prevents the nuts from releasing oil and turning into a paste. Transfer in a bowl.
- Then add the remaining ingredients for thandai masala, including spices, saffron, and rose petals, to the spice grinder. Blend everything until coarse or fine, if you prefer.2 tablespoon Melon Seeds, 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds, 2 tablespoon Fennel Seeds, 1 tablespoon Green Cardamom, 2 tablespoon Rose Petals, ¼ teaspoon Saffron, 1.5 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- In a bowl, then, combine nut powder and spice powder until properly combined. Store it in an airtight container and use it to make thandai. ed.
Thandai Recipe:
- Add milk in a high-speed blender. Add some ice cubes, if you prefer. Add sugar or jaggery, rose water, and thandai masala. Blend it until well combined. (Note: You can let it sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to infuse all the flavors in the milk).2 cups Milk, 2 teaspoon Sugar, 2 tablespoon Thandai Masala, 1 tablespoon Rose Water
- Garnish the thandai with chopped pistachios, saffron, and rose petals; and enjoy!1 tablespoon Pistachios, 1 pinch Saffron, 1 teaspoon Rose Petals
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Thandai Powder (Authentic High-Protein Mix)
Amount per Serving
Calories
44
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
67
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
35
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
41
mg
4
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
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STORAGE
Proper storage is essential to retain the aroma, flavor, and nutritional benefits of homemade Thandai powder. Follow these tips to keep it fresh for months!
- Store in a dry, air-tight container for long storage.
- Keep it in a cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight, like in the kitchen pantry or kitchen cabinet.
- Try to store it in the refrigerator if you live in a humid climate to extend the shelf life of Thandai Masala.
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