To make thandai, you need to add saffron and 1 tbsp warm milk in a small bowl and keep it aside for a few minutes.
STEP 1
Once the milk is boiled, add sugar to a deep saucepan.
STEP 2
Take the milk and refrigerate till it is cold and keep it aside.
STEP 3
STEP 4
In a deep mixing bowl, add nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), watermelon seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, rose petals and enough water.
STEP 5
Keep aside the mix for atleast 2 hours and then collect the drained water in a pan instead of discarding it.
STEP 6
In a mixer, blend the mix using ¾ cup of soaked water till it becomes smooth.
STEP 7
Again, add cold milk, paste and saffron-milk mixture in a big mixer jar and blend till everything comes together.
STEP 8
Pass the mixture through a strainer to make it smooth.
STEP 9
Take 6 equal glasses and pour equal quantities of thandai into them.
STEP 10
You can garnish thandai with chopped pistachio and saffron strands and serve it chilled.