As you probably know, it can get terribly hot in India. Thandaai means cooling down and it is a refreshing drink that also fills you up a bit. It is also filling, like an old version of a milkshake, but can be served both hot and cold depending on the season. The cold version is most common and is served both as a welcome drink or a light dessert.
THANDAAI
5 dl milk
5 teaspoons brown sugar
a pinch of saffron
10 g almonds
2 cardamom pods
Procedure:
- Mix saffron in a little milk and let it stand for 10-15 minutes.
- Open cardamom capsules and crush them into powder, crush almonds in a mortar.
- Mix the milk and sugar well with a stick mixer until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add spices and almonds, mix with a stick blender again and serve chilled.
