Thandai (Indian Almond Drink) Recipe

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Thandai (Indian Almond Drink)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 liters water
  • 1 cup sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp almonds
  • 1/2 tbsp poppy seed
  • 1/2 tbsp anise seed
  • 1 tsp rose water (optional) or 1 tsp orange flower water (optional)
  • 1 tsp peppercorn
  • 1/4 cup rose petal, organic (optional)

Directions:

  1. Soak sugar in 1/2 litre of the water used. Set aside.
  2. Soak remaining ingredients in 2 cups of remaining water. Set aside.
  3. Allow all soaked items to stand for at least 2 hours.
  4. Grind all soaked ingredients to a very fine paste. (not sugar) in a processor or blender.
  5. Place a double layer of cheesecloth or a coffee filter over/in a strainer and set over a large container/pitcher.
  6. Press through muslin with the back of a spoon, extracting as much liquid as possible.
  7. Add remaining water, a little at a time to extract more of the nut liquid.
  8. Pour back some of the extract and press, repress. Do this a number of times to extract as much flavour out of the nut paste as possible.
  9. Mix well. Chill for atleast 2 hours before serving. You may need to give the drink a stir before pouring.
  10. To serve, sprinkle some rose petals over each serving (optional).
  11. Note: Do not discard the nut paste - it is excellent used in making korma-type curries.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 94.15 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.74g 3%
Cholesterol 0.27mg 0%
Sodium 9.54mg 0%
Potassium 20.47mg 0%
Total Carbs 20.8g 7%
Sugars 19.71g 79%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 1.17g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 14.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 358.22 Kcal (1500 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.63g 3%
Cholesterol 1.01mg 0%
Sodium 36.31mg 0%
Potassium 77.89mg 0%
Total Carbs 79.12g 7%
Sugars 75.01g 79%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 1%
Protein 4.43g 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 2%
Calcium 55.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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