Thandai

Thandai
Alternative names Shardai
Course Bevarage
Place of origin India
Region or state Uttar Pradesh , Punjab and Rajasthan
Serving temperature Chilled or Sometimes hot
Main ingredients Milk key ingredient, cardamom, almonds, sugar, and saffron, cannabinoids (bhang thandai only)
Variations Shardai

Thandai, or shardai, is an Indian cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, vetiver seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. It is native to India and is often associated with the Maha Shivaratri and Holi or Holla mahalla festival. The consumer of this thandai is mostly from North-Western India. There are variants of thandai and the most common are badam (almond) thandai and bhaang (cannabis) thandai.

Variations

Though thandai refers to a traditional festival drink made with exotic spices and nuts, this versatile drink can also be prepared in many different ways.

Types of Thandai
Name Description
Thandai[1]It is also known as badaam thandai, which is a traditional recipe of drink prepared with exotic nuts and spices.
Rose thandai[2]This version of thandai is made with rose petals and rose essence.
Mango thandai[3]This version of thandai with added mango puree makes a perfect summer cooler drink.
Badaam kesar thandaiMade with badaam (almonds) and kesar (saffron), this drink is often consumed during hot summers.
Bhang thandaiThis variation is a cannabis-infused drink includes bhang, a preparaton of cannabis, and thus contains THC and other cannabinoids, causing an intoxicating effect when consumed. Whole milk is often used because its fat content, along with ground nuts', help dissolve the fat-soluble cannabinoids.

References

  1. ↑ "Recipe: Thandai". TipHero.
  2. ↑ "Recipe: Rose Thandai". The Times of India.
  3. ↑ "Recipe: Mango Thandai". Ranveer Brar.
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