Sip the Essence of Holi- Refreshing, Nutritious, and Guilt-Free Thandai

Healthy Instant Thandai Recipe (Low-Calorie & Sugar-Free)

Servings: 2-3glasses

Calories per Serving: ~140 kcal/glass

Ingredients:

For Healthy Thandai Powder:

• Almonds – 6-8 almonds

• Cashews – 4-6 cashews

• Pistachios – 4-5pcs

• Melon seeds (Magaj) – 1.5 tbsp

• Poppy seeds (Khus Khus) – 1/2 tbsp

• Fennel seeds (Saunf) – 1 tbsp

• Black peppercorns – 1 tsp

• Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp

• Dried rose petals – 1 tbsp (or 1/2 tsp rose water while blending)

Instructions:

Step 1: Make Healthy Thandai Powder

1. Lightly dry roast almonds, cashews, pistachios, melon seeds, and poppy seeds in a pan for 1-2 minutes on low flame. Let them cool.

2. Blend the roasted nuts with fennel seeds, black pepper, cardamom powder, and dried rose petals into a fine powder.

3. Store in an airtight container (can be stored for up to a month).

For Thandai Drink:

• Toned milk or unsweetened almond milk- 2cups

• Homemade thandai powder- 3tbsp

• 1tbsp honey or 1/5 tbsp stevia powder or 1tbsp jaggery powder (adjust to taste)

• Saffron strands- 5-6 strands

• Rose water- Few drops or Rose Petals- 6-8petals

• 1 tbsp finely chopped nuts (for garnish, optional)

• Crushed ice

Step 2: Prepare Thandai Drink

1. Blend chilled toned/almond milk, 2 tbsp thandai powder, honey/stevia, saffron, and rose water until smooth.

2. Pour into glasses, garnish with finely chopped nuts & saffron strands.

3. Serve chilled & enjoy a healthy Holi treat!

Why is this Thandai Healthy?

✅ Low in Calories (~140 kcal vs. 300 kcal in traditional thandai)

✅ No Sugar – Uses stevia or honey instead

✅ Rich in Protein & Healthy Fats – Thanks to nuts & seeds

✅ Good for Digestion – Contains fennel & poppy seeds

✅ Cooling & Hydrating – Perfect for summer & Holi festivities