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Thandai powder (thandai masala)

A fragrant spice mix made of nuts, whole spices and aromatics like saffron and rose petals, this easy homemade thandai powder recipe is what you need this Holi
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup cashews
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup dried rose petals
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp green cardamoms
  • 2 tbsp melon seeds
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp saffron strands

Equipment

  • Blender/Mixer

Method
 

  1. Grind all the ingredients to a fine powder, in a mixer-grinder, in short pulses. Remove, garnish with saffron strands and dried rose petals and store in air tight jars
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Notes

  • You can also add pistachios to the thandai spice mix
  • 1 cup = 250 millilitres
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon