Thandai Masala

Thandai masala is must make recipe for Holi. Here is a very easy recipe, you can make this masala and keep it in an airtight container, in a cool dry place. I usually keep it in the refrigerator. When you wish to have thandai you just need to add milk and run it in the mixer.

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Unsalted Pistachio
1/4 Cup Walnut
1/4 Cup Cashews
1/4 Cup Dried Red Rose petals
2 Tbsp Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)
2 Tbsp Sesame seeds
4 Tbsp Melon Seeds
4 Tbsp Fennel Seeds ( Saunf)
15-20 Green Cardamon, seeds only
1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns
1/2 tsp Saffron
1/2 tsp Nutmeg powder
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

Procedure

Place all the ingredients in the grinder Jar, run the mixer and once it forms a coarse powder, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate.

Amla Chutney(immunity booster)

This chutney will not only boost your immunity but would also satiate your taste buds. Give it a try, u can always play with the amount of sugar and salt in the recipe, as per your taste.

Ingredients

2 Amla( cut and discard the seed)
1 Cup fresh coriander
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
2-3 cloves of garlic( optional)
1inch piece of ginger
2 green chillies
3-4 Cashews
1 tbsp roasted/fried peanuts
1tsp Sugar
Salt to taste


Procedure

Wash the ingredients thoroughly. In a mixer jar, put all the ingredients with 1/4 cup water. Run the mixer, chk and add more water if needed. Once you get the desired consistency take it out in a glass air tight container. You can refrigerate it, it’s good for consumption till 3-4 days.