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Ingredients you will need

 2 cups full-fat milk  
 2 tbsp almonds (soaked & peeled)  
 1 tbsp cashews  
 1 tbsp pistachios  
 2 tbsp poppy seeds (soaked)  
 

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Ingredients you will need

1 tbsp melon seeds  
4-5 black peppercorns  
 3-4 green cardamoms  
 ½ tsp fennel seeds  
 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)  
 1 tbsp rose water  
 A few saffron strands  

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Step 1:

Blend soaked almonds, cashews, pistachios, poppy seeds, melon seeds, cardamoms, fennel, and peppercorns into a fine paste using a little milk.  
 

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Step 2:

Heat milk in a pan, add sugar, and mix well. Once warm, add the prepared spice-nut paste and let it simmer for a few minutes.  
 

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Step 3:

Stir in rose water and saffron strands, then let the Thandai cool completely.  

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Step 4:

Strain the mixture, refrigerate, and serve chilled with crushed ice. 

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Why Thandai is Perfect for Holi?

Cooling & refreshing – Perfect to beat the Holi heat.  
Packed with nutrients – Loaded with nuts & spices for energy.  
 

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