Make Badam Wali Thandai This Holi

Ingredients

• 2-3 green cardamom/ elaichi
• 2 tsp of poppy seeds/ khus khus
• 1 tsp of fennel seeds/ saunf
• 5-6 black peppercorns/ kali mirch
• 3/4 tsp saffron/ kesar
• 1 tsp roasted watermelon seeds/ sunflower seeds
• A pinch of nutmeg- optional
• 4 cups of almond milk
• Seedless Dates/Raw Sugar/Palm Sugar to taste
• hopped Pistachios
• Silver Leaves
• Pinch of Saffron

Step

1. Step 1:

   Put all of the ingredients in a grinder and grind them down to a powder. (You can dry grind a bigger amount of spice mix and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. You can also adjust the quantities to suit your preferences and taste.)

2. Step 2:

   Bring the milk to a boil with the sugar, then add a few strands of kesar.

3. Step 3:

   Mix in the crushed powder thoroughly. If necessary, add more water to achieve the required consistency.

4. Step 4:

   To get a smooth Milk, strain the mixture to remove any particles.

5. Step 5:

   Allow to cool and keep in refrigerator to chill for at least one hour (or perhaps overnight to allow the spices to infuse into the drink).

6. Step 6:

   Before serving, give it a good stir. Garnish and serve. If you have rose water or dried crushed rose petals, add some to taste.