Guava Rose Thandai

Name: Guava Rose Thandai
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 glass
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup almonds; ⅓ cup cashew nuts; ⅓ cup hazelnuts; 2 tbsp pistachios; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds; 2 tbsp poppy seeds; 2 tbsp fennel seeds; 1 tbsp dried rose petals; 25–30 black peppercorns; 10–12 cardamom pods; 10–15 saffron strands; 1 glass milk; 1½ tbsp Maraca Guava Squash; Dried rose petals; Saffron strands

Give the traditional Holi beverage a fruity twist with Guava Rose Thandai! This refreshing drink blends aromatic nuts, warming spices, delicate rose petals, and the fruity sweetness of Maraca Guava Squash for a festive treat.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

1 glass

Ingredients

½ cup almonds
⅓ cup cashew nuts
⅓ cup hazelnuts
2 tbsppistachios
2 tbsppumpkin seeds
2 tbsppoppy seeds
2 tbspfennel seeds
1 tbspdried rose petals
25–30 black peppercorns
10–12 cardamom pods
10–15 saffron strands
1 glassmilk
1½ tbsp Maraca Guava Squash
Dried rose petals
Saffron strands

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Thandai Mix

Add the almonds, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, dried rose petals, black peppercorns, cardamom pods, and saffron strands to a blender jar.
Pulse until the ingredients form a fine powder.
Store the thandai mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.

Step 2: Blend the Guava Rose Thandai

Add 1 tbsp of the prepared thandai mix, 1 glass of milk, and 1½ tbsp of Maraca Guava Squash to a blender.
Blend well until everything is thoroughly combined.

Step 3: Chill and Enhance the Flavour

Refrigerate the prepared thandai for about 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
Stir or blend briefly before serving.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

Pour the chilled thandai into a serving glass.
Garnish with dried rose petals and saffron strands.
Serve chilled and enjoy this festive, fruity twist on a classic Holi favourite!

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