Kesariya Thandai
Thandai is a drink often associated with Mahashivratri and Holi. It is made using dry fruits, spices and saffron. It is also called Sardai in some parts of the country and was traditionally made with a dose of Bhang in it. Even today, some people add the weed in it to make it intoxicating. This drink is very refreshing and a perfect summer cooler. My mom used to make Thandai every Holi and her recipe was appreciated every time. I am sharing her recipe of making thandai today. Here it is. All you need is Almonds \ badam - 10 Cashew nuts \ kaju - 10 Black peppercorns \ Kalimirch - 25-30 Raisins \ Kishmish - 10 Cardamom \ Choti ilaichi - 10 Poppy seeds \ Khuskhus - 1 tsp Fennel seeds \ saunf - 1 tsp Melon seeds \ Kharbooje ke beej - 1 tsp Milk - 3 cups Sugar - 1\4 cup Saffron - a pinch soaked in a tbsp of warm milk Rose water - 1 tsp Rose petals and slivered dry fruits for garnishing Method of preparation Soak almonds, cashew nuts, peppercorns, raisins, cardamom, poppy seeds, fennel seeds...