how to make thandai from scratch

 This Thandai is my childhood in a glass! Get ready to slurp away and wipe milk mustaches off your face coz it’s THAT delicious!! It is easy to make but you must stick to the recipe to get the right balance of flavours! Make homemade thandai for holi or just on any summer’s day!

As a North Indian, Thandai was a summer staple in my house, especially during holi. So this recipe is also super nostalgic for me 🙂

It does much more than just refresh you. Take a swig of chilled thandai and you’ll be awash with the feeling of cool deliciousness and you’ll be craving for more! There are plenty of readymade options available but nothing beats this homemade thandai recipe!

what’s thandai?

Thandai is a simple summer milk and dry fruit based beverage with lots of aromatics like rose petals and saffron added to elevate flavours. It’s super popular in North India and traditionally served during Holi – the festival of colours! True to its name, Thandai has a cooling effect on the body, and of course, the flavours are irresistible!