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Thandai is a traditional drink of Punjab. A fresh, spicy cold drink with almonds and spices. Thandai is a very delicious, refreshing and energizing drink in the summer days.

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Show us how you celebrate the festival of colours with delicious and traditional flavours this Holi!
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Coconut Thandai Pudding
 This Coconut Thandai Pudding with China Grass (Agar-Agar) is a refreshing, fusion dessert perfect for festivals like Holi, combining the creamy texture of coconut pudding with the aromatic spices of traditional Thandai.
Coconut Thandai Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pudding Base:
• 10 grams China Grass
• 1 cup Water (for melting China Grass)
• 2 cups Thick Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (Milkmaid)
• 1/4 cup Sugar or to taste
For the Thandai Flavoring:
• 3-4 tbsps ready Thandai Powder
To garnish
• fresh grated coconut- as per choice
• Chopped almonds and pistachios- as per choice
• rose petals - as per choice
Method
• Cut the China grass strands into small pieces and soak them in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Place the saucepan with soaked China grass (and the water) on low heat. Stir continuously until the grass dissolves completely into a clear liquid (approx. 5-8 mins).
• In a separate large saucepan, bring the coconut milk, condensed milk, and sugar to a gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly, or it may separate).
• Add the thandai powder to the milk mixture. Stir well to combine.
• Strain the melted China grass liquid directly into the milk mixture to ensure a smooth texture. Mix well for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
• Remove from heat and pour the mixture immediately into a pudding mould, plate , or individual serving cups.
• Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
• Unmould ,if it is set in moulds.
• Garnish with fresh grated coconut, almonds, pistachios and rose petals. Serve chilled.
Suggestion- Thandai Powder: If you don\'t have ready-made thandai powder, blend 10 almonds, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 tbsp melon seeds, 4-5 peppercorns, and 3 cardamom pods into a fine powder.  

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Coconut Thandai Panna Cotta, This fusion dessert, Coconut Thandai Panna Cotta, blends the refreshing, aromatic flavors of traditional Indian Holi-special thandai with the creamy, silky texture of an Italian Panna Cotta. By replacing dairy cream with coconut milk and using homemade thandai powder, this version offers a tropical, slightly lighter, and deeply aromatic experience, suitable for vegetarians. Ingredients • 400 ml Coconut Cream (or thick coconut milk) • 100 ml Coconut Water or Almond Milk • 1/2 cup Coconut Sugar or Stevia (to taste) • 4-5 tbsp Homemade Thandai Powder (almonds, cashews, pistachios, fennel, pepper, cardamom) • 1 tbsp Agar Agar Powder • 1 tsp Rose Water • Saffron strands (a pinch) • Chopped pistachios, dried rose petals, desiccated coconut to garnish –as required • 4 tsp -Thandai Powder for platter decoration Instructions • In a saucepan, combine the coconut cream, coconut water, sugar, and thandai powder. • Heat on medium-low, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is well combined. Add saffron strands. Do not let it come to a rolling boil; just bring it to a simmer. • Add the agar agar powder and whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes to ensure it is completely dissolved. • Remove from heat and stir in the rose water. Let the mixture cool to room temperature. • Pour the mixture into round moulds or any serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set. • When completely set, unmould . • Top with chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and a sprinkle of desiccated coconut before serving. For platter decoration • -Place the fork face down (tines pointing down) in the center of the platter or across the rim. • Place a generous amount of thandai powder into your small sieve. Gently tap the sieve over the fork and the immediate surrounding area of the plate. o Aim to cover the entire fork and about an inch around it to ensure the shape is defined. • Carefully lift the fork straight up, avoiding any sideways movement that might smudge the impression. • Garnish the surrounding areas of the platter with rose petals and grated coconut to complement the thandai aroma.  

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Thandai Muffins
Holi special refreshing snack and ease to prepare can be made ahead, flavoured with festive essence thandai masala given modern baked twist which in result is healthy, tasty and loved by all age groups.
Cooktime: 25-30 minutes
Serving:2-3
Prep;
Thandai Masala
3-4 Almonds
4 cashews
3-4 Pistachios
3-4 Black peppercorns
1/2 tbsp Melon seeds
1 tsp poppy Seeds
1 tsp Fennel seeds
2-3 green cardamom
5-6 saffron strands
1/4 cup jaggery powder
3 tbsp Lukewarm water to soak above ingredients.


Muffins Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup jaggery powder 
1/4 cup unsalted melted butter
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 tsp Rose syrup


Method:
1. Soaked the thandai ingredients in lukewarm water for atleast 2 hrs. Strained the nuts and keep aside water, grin nuts to a smooth paste.
2.Preheat oven @180 deg C and lined the medium 6 cup muffin tray with muffin liners.
3.In a mixing bowl, add butter, thandai paste and rose syrup mix well.
4. Sieve the dry ingredients mix  into wet mixture combine mix well avoid lumps, to medium thick consistency, add milk to balance consistency.
5. Spoon batter into lined muffin tray fill till 3/4 tap it lightly surface it evenly, sprinkle pistachio and dry rose petals.
6. Bake for 20-25 mins once bake cooled down completely place on serving plate.
7. Garnish with pistachio powder, sliced almonds, dried rose petals and rose syrup.

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 This Holi ,
I prepared Nariyal ki thandai ,because Holi is not complete without thandai to me.I gave my normal thandai a twist of fresh coconut.Fresh Nariyal Thandai (Fresh Coconut Thandai) is a refreshing, tropical twist on the traditional Indian Holi beverage. It combines the classic, aromatic spices of traditional thandai with the rich, creamy goodness of fresh grated coconut and coconut milk.
Fresh Nariyal ki thandai
Ingredients
For the Thandai Paste:
• 1/4 cup Freshly grated coconut
• 1/4 cup Almonds (soaked for 1–2 hours and peeled)
• 1 tbsp Melon seeds (Magaz) (soaked)
• 2 tbsp Poppy seeds (Khus Khus) (soaked)
• 8-10 Black peppercorns
• 1 tsp Fennel seeds (Saunf)
• 4-6 Green cardamom pods (Elaichi)
• 1-2 tbsp Dried rose petals
For the Liquid Base:
• 200 ml Whole fat milk (boiled and cooled)
• 2 cups Chilled coconut milk (fresh )
• 100-150 g Sugar or Misri (rock sugar)
• 1/2 tsp Rose water
• A few strands of Saffron (Kesar)
For Garnish:
• Slivered pistachios and almonds
• Fresh coconut slices
• Dried rose petals
• Crushed ice
Method –
In a blender, combine the soaked and peeled almonds, melon seeds, poppy seeds, fresh grated coconut, peppercorns, fennel seeds, cardamom, and rose petals. Grind into a very smooth, fine paste. Add a little water or milk if needed to make it creamy.
Mix this prepared paste into the 200 ml of boiled and cooled milk. Add the sugar and saffron strands, mixing well until the sugar dissolves.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the spices to infuse thoroughly. Strain this mixture through a fine sieve or muslin cloth to remove coarse particles, ensuring a smooth, luxurious texture.
Stir in the chilled coconut milk and rose water to the strained mixture. Mix well.
Fill serving glasses with crushed ice. Pour the Fresh Nariyal Thandai over the ice. Garnish with silvered pistachios, fresh coconut slices, and rose petals.  

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This Coconut Thandai Pudding

This Coconut Thandai Pudding with China Grass (Agar-Agar) is a refreshing, fusion dessert perfect for festivals like Holi, combining the creamy texture of coconut pudding with the aromatic spices of traditional Thandai. Coconut Thandai Pudding Recipe Ingredients For the Pudding Base: • 10 grams China Grass • 1 cup Water (for melting China Grass) • 2 cups Thick Coconut Milk • 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (Milkmaid) • 1/4 cup Sugar or to taste For the Thandai Flavoring: • 3-4 tbsps ready Thandai Powder To garnish • fresh grated coconut- as per choice • Chopped almonds and pistachios- as per choice • rose petals - as per choice Method • Cut the China grass strands into small pieces and soak them in 1 cup of water for 15-20 minutes. • Place the saucepan with soaked China grass (and the water) on low heat. Stir continuously until the grass dissolves completely into a clear liquid (approx. 5-8 mins). • In a separate large saucepan, bring the coconut milk, condensed milk, and sugar to a gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly, or it may separate). • Add the thandai powder to the milk mixture. Stir well to combine. • Strain the melted China grass liquid directly into the milk mixture to ensure a smooth texture. Mix well for 1-2 minutes on low heat. • Remove from heat and pour the mixture immediately into a pudding mould, plate , or individual serving cups. • Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. • Unmould ,if it is set in moulds. • Garnish with fresh grated coconut, almonds, pistachios and rose petals. Serve chilled. Suggestion Thandai Powder: If you don\'t have ready-made thandai powder, blend 10 almonds, 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 tbsp melon seeds, 4-5 peppercorns, and 3 cardamom pods into a fine powder.  

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Mahalabia, also known as Muhallebi, Muhalabia, Mahalebi, Mohallabiah, or Muhallabiyeh is a traditional Middle Eastern pudding made with milk, rice flour, sugar, and flavored with rose water. I gave this pudding a twist with flavour of thandai for celebration of Holi.
Thandai Mohallabiah with Rosy sauce
Ingredients-2 cups whole milk
¼ cup heavy cream
4tbsp cornstarch/cornflour or rice flour
2tsp thandai readymade powder or home made paste made with (almonds,saunf,rosepetals blackpepper a,melonseeds and cardamom )
1/2 cup granulated sugar, as per desired sweetness
1 tsp rose water/ or 1/4 tsp rose extract
For topping -½ cup prepared rose sauce
For garnishing
2 tbsp nuts of choice
Sweet betal leaves (optional )
dried rose petals( optional)

Method -For Rose sauce –Dilute 4 tbsps rose syrup with ½ cup of water and 1 tsp of cornflour and cook stirring constantly ,to avoid any lumps, till thick like sauce ,.Cool and keep aside for topping .
Add milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, add cream, followed with cornstarch, and sugar. Using a wire whisk, whisk the mixture very well. Make sure the cornstarch is not settled at the bottom of the pot Then, switch on the flame to medium heat.Cook the mahalabia pudding mix on medium heat, while continuously whisking the milk mixture until it begins to thicken, like a custard. This will take around 7-8minutes. Do not stop whisking, or else the cornstarch will settle at the bottom and burn, or the mixture may turn clumpy. (Continuous whisking until thickened is the only important step you need to follow while making this pudding.)
Reduce the heat to low, and continue whisking. When it coats the back of a spoon, it is done.
Remove the pot off the heat, add the flavorings like rose water and thandai powder or paste .Set aside to cool down for about 5 minutes.
Pour the mahalabia mixture into desired serving glasses . Cover the glasses with a cling wrap or aluminum foil, chill in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours or overnight for best results. Top with all ready prepared Rose sauce.
Garnish this delicious Middle Eastern milk pudding with 2 tbsp nuts of choice ,Sweet betal leaves (optional ),dried rose petals( optional).Serve chilled .
  

#HOLI26 3 tier Holi cheese cake For Cheesecake Base: 
1.5 cups digestive Biscuit crumb
 2 tbsps sugar powdered 
5 tbsps butter melted
  Ingredients for rose cheesecake layer:- 
1/2 Cup cottage cheese fresh 
1/4 cup yogurt thick 
1/2 cup whipping cream
  1/2 cup sugar 
2 tbsp rose sprup 
1 tbsps gelatin (bloomed in 1 tbsp boiling water) 
1 tbsp rose water 
2 tbsp rose petal 


 Ingredients for saffron cheesecake layer:- 
1/2 Cup cottage cheese fresh 
1/4 cup yogurt thick 
1/2 cup whipping cream 
 1/2 cup sugar 
1 tsp saffron soaked in warm 1 tbsp milk 
 1 tbsp gelatin (bloomed in 1 tbsp boiling water) 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
 1-2 tbsp pistachio


  Ingredients for Thandai cheesecake layer: 
1/2 Cup cottage cheese fresh 
1/4 cup yogurt thick 
1/2 cup whipping cream 
 1/2 cup sugar 
1/2 tsp cardamom essence 
3 tbsp thandai paste 
1 tbsps gelatin (bloomed in 1 tbsp boiling water)


 Instructions for cheesecake base:-
 In a bowl mix together the biscuit crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a well greased 8 inch spring form pan. Place in the refrigerator to set while you make the filling.


 Instructions for rose cheesecake (1 layer) :-
 In a blender blend cheese, yogurt, cream, sugar, gelatin mixture, rose petals and rosewater until everything is well incorporated. Now add rose syrup and give one more whisk. Pour the mixture into the biscuit base , smooth the top.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.


 Instructions for saffron cheesecake (2 layer):-
  In a blender blend cheese, yogurt, cream, sugar, gelatin mixture,vanilla bean paste and pistachio until everything is well incorporated. Now add saffron infused milk, and give one more whisk. And Pour the mixture on the first layer, smooth the top.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.


 Instructions for thandai cheesecake (3 layer):-
  In a blender blend cheese, yogurt, cream, sugar,cardamom essence and gelatin mixture until everything is well incorporated. Now add Thandai paste and give one more whisk. And Pour the mixture on the 2 layer, smooth the top.Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. And finally Garnish with rose petals, pistiaco, saffron . And serve 

Thandai Parfait 🩷💚🧡

Since thandai is such an iconic drink enjoyed during Holi, I wanted to bring those familiar flavours into a dessert. I created a chilled parfait using a rabdi base, infused with saffron, nuts, and warm aromatic spices that reflect the classic thandai profile. It’s served over colourful white chocolate crumb for a bit of crunch and finished with pistachios, almonds, and rose petals, capturing the colours and festive spirit of Holi.

Serves: 4 small parfaits
Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus 2-3 hours for setting)

Ingredients:

For the Parfait:
- Milk (full-fat) - 2 liters
- Thandai masala - 5-6 tbsp
- Sugar - 6 tbsp
- Gelatin - 1 tbsp
- Water - 3 tbsp

For the Thandai Masala:
- Almonds - 4 tbsp
- Pistachios - 3 tbsp
- Black peppercorns - 1 tbsp
- Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp
- Green cardamom - 8 pods
- Melon seeds - 2 tbsp
- Poppy seeds - 2 tbsp
- Saffron - a pinch
- Dry rose petals - 2 tbsp
- Ginger powder - 1 tsp
- Nutmeg (grated) - 1/4 piece

For the White Chocolate Crumb:
- Caramelised white chocolate - 200g
- Food color - few drops

Instructions:

For the Parfait:
1. Soak gelatin in water for 5 minutes until it blooms.
2. Blend all the Thandai Masala ingredients into a fine powder.
3. Heat milk in a pan until slightly reduced, then add sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Mix in the Thandai Masala and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Strain to remove coarse bits.
5. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
6. Pour into a mold or ring and freeze for 4-6 hours until set.

For the White Chocolate Crumb:
1. Divide the caramelised white chocolate into batches and mix each with a different food color. You can use any color of your choice.

Assembly:
1. Spread the caramelised white chocolate crumb on a serving plate.
2. Unmold the Thandai Parfait disc and place it on top.
3. Garnish with slivered almonds, melon seeds, and rose petals.

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 Kesariya Thandai


As the spring heat arrived, the kitchen hummed with the rhythmic grinding of almonds and fennel. Vibrant saffron strands infused the milk with a golden glow, while the scent of crushed rose petals filled the air. One chilled sip of this creamy Kesariya Thandai was a refreshing, spiced celebration of tradition.


Serves: 4 
Preparation time: 10 min


  Ingredients: 
1 Liter Amul Gold Milk 
4 tsp Rock Sugar (Mishri) 
2 tsp Dried Rose Petals  
 8 tsp Thandai Masala: 
1/2 cup Almonds 
1/2 cup Cashews 
1/2 cup Pistachios  
2 tsp Fennel Seeds 
2 tsp Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus) 
2 tsp Melon Seeds 
5 pieces Cardamom 
5 pieces Black Peppercorns
15 strands Saffron (Kesar) 
1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder 
 For Garnish: 
4 pieces Fresh Rose Petals 
6-7 strands Saffron
 
 Instructions:


1. First heat the milk. Add the powdered sugar and saffron threads to it and let it boil until it thickens a little. Now let the milk cool down normally.
2. Meanwhile, let\'s prepare the Thandai masala. Heat a pan for two minutes, then turn off the gas and roast the cashews, almonds and pistachios in it. Then roast the poppy seeds, fennel, cinnamon, pepper and caraway seeds for a minute. Then add the rose petals and saffron threads to it. Now let it cool on a plate.
3. Mix all the ingredients and grind them coarsely in a mixer jar. Then add cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder and mix. The basic masala for cold is ready.
4. The milk has cooled down to normal. Leave the milk to cool in the fridge. Add 2 teaspoons of Thandai masala powder to a glass of cold milk and stir well. Pour the saffron Thandai. Serve it in a glass. Garnish it with rose petals and saffron. Enjoy the Thandai.


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THANDAI 
Thandai is a traditional, refreshing North Indian cold beverage, especially popular during Holi and Maha Shivratri. It is a nutritious, aromatic mix of milk, sugar, saffron, and a ground paste of nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios) and spices/seeds like fennel, black pepper, poppy seeds, and rose petals. 

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\"Dry Fruits Kesar Thandai — a rich, royal blend of Milk, saffron, nuts, and aromatic spices, bringing festive vibes and cooling comfort in every sip.\" #mk26