Punjabi Thandaai - Punjabi Drinks | Punjab Cuisine

Punjabi Thandaai - Punjabi Drinks

Punjabi Thandaai:
A refreshing, milky and spicy cold drink made with almonds and spices.

Punjabi Thandaai - Punjab Cuisine

Punjabi Thandaai Ingredients:

1/2 cup almonds
1 1/2 cup fresh milk
100 grams castor sugar
4 green cardamoms
2 tsp rosewater
1 tsp saunf (fennel seeds)
2 tsp khuskhus

Punjabi Thandaai Method: 

• Soak the almonds in water for six hours and then peel off their skins. 
• Following this, blend the almonds into a paste and then grind the cardamom, khuskhus and saunf. 
• In the same blender add the ground spices and about 1/2 cup of water with almond paste. Blend until creamy. 
• Add one cup of water and sugar and blend until sugar dissolves. 
• Strain the mix through the fine strainer or cheesecloth. Add milk and mix well. 
• Garnish with chopped pistachios and serve chilled. 
• Makes four servings.