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Instant thandai masala mix

Spend 10 minutes to get a jarful of instant thandai masala ready. Keep this thandai mix for festivals like Holi and Mahashrivrathri or for a protein addition to the busy mornings. Are you ready to try it?
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks, Sweets and savories
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 small bottle

Equipment

  • frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 2 tbsp melon seeds
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp dry rose petals
  • 2 tbsp fennel seed
  • 20-25 Black pepper
  • 20 green cardamom powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 15 saffron
  • 1/2 cup milk powder

Instructions
 

  • Set the frying pan on a low heat.
  • Roast the almonds, followed by the cashew nuts and pistachio.
  • Roast till they snap or crush easily.
  • Roast the poppy seeds till they pop a bit and the add the melon seeds.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Once cooled, pulse the nuts and seeds and then the aromatics along with it.
  • Mix in the milk powder and turmeric powder.
  • Scoop into clean dry bottles and store in an airtight manner.
Keyword festival offerings, Indian drink recipes, Spice blends
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