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Thandai (faraal Recipe)

Tarla Dalal
18 March, 2010
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
17 Mins
Makes
6 null
Ingredients
To Blended Into A Thandai Paste
1/4 cup almond (badam) , soaked , drained and peeled
2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
10 to 12 peppercorns (kalimirch) (kalimirch)
4 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 pcs pinches cardamom (elaichi) powder
a few strands saffron (kesar) strands dissolved in 1 tbsp warm milk
1 tbsp rose water
Other Ingredients
5 cups milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
For The Garnish
a few chopped rose petals
Method
- Bring the milk to boil in a broad non-stick pan and cool completely.
- Add the ground paste and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least for 3 to 4 hours.
- Strain using a strainer, add the sugar and mix well.
- Serve chilled garnished with rose petals.
Thandai (faraal Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 271 cal |
Protein | 8 g |
Carbohydrates | 20.9 g |
Fiber | 0.1 g |
Fat | 13.3 g |
Cholesterol | 26.7 mg |
Sodium | 31.7 mg |
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Foodie #599575
May 25, 2021, 10:01 p.m.
Really a rich, tasty and refreshing shahi drink which becomes very easy to make with the help of this recipe. I tried it and enjoyed it . Thnks for the recipe!!

Tarla Dalal
May 25, 2021, 10:01 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback.

Renu Dixit
April 15, 2016, 7:16 p.m.
Bhoat Aachi drink hai yeh. Try karke dekha

Megha
Jan. 15, 2016, 9:57 a.m.
Too much of fennel...will not make it again

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 15, 2016, 9:57 a.m.
Hi Megha, Thandai has a very dominant taste of fennel seeds, hence it is used in a little higher quantity. If you don''t like much dominant flavour of fennel seeds, you can reduce it in your paste. Do try this recipe once again and share your review with us.

Pranita Singh
May 23, 2013, 5:33 p.m.
Recipe I tried and, if followed properly is one of the best drink, and my family members actually enjoyed and was in demand. Thanks mam for such beautiful recipes.

Tarla Dalal
May 23, 2013, 5:33 p.m.
Hi Pranita , we are delighted you loved the Thandai recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.