Holi Special: Try These Delectable Thandai Recipes for a Super Refreshing and Healthy Holi Bash

The vibrant air, joyous vibes, cheeks tinted in bright colours and the fragrance of delicious delicacies- the festival of Holi is here! Just like every festival in India, food and beverages plays an important role in Holi celebrations too. The Holi bash is majorly dominated by the sweet and crunchy gujiyas, the soft and smooth dahi bhallas and the thick, creamy and delightful thandai. The traditional thandai is prepared from natural ingredients like nuts, cardamom, saffron and many others but if you are looking for a twist to this old-fashioned taste of thandai, then we got you covered! Here we bring you some novel and easy to prepare thandai recipes that will definitely make your Holi celebrations more energetic and wholesome.

• The nutty almond milk thandai: With all the playing, chit-chatting and endless dancing- you might feel exhausted and this drink is the perfect refresher and energy booster for you. All you have to do is just make it the traditional way and add almond milk in it rather than dairy milk and it’s all set. With the goodness of nuts, aromatic spices and the toppings of seeds, this thandai will uplift your mood while enhancing your energy levels.
• The guava punch thandai: Guava helps in lowering down the blood sugar levels, boost heart health and immunity while making your skin supple. The guava punch thandai is the perfect refresher for those who love the tangy and sharp taste of guavas. All you have to do is blend guava in some water and sprinkle your favourite seeds, spices and nuts over it and your lush and wholesome guava flavoured thandai is all done.
• The iced tea thandai: Iced tea always tops the list when it comes to a light and refreshing drink. This ultimate chilled concoction of lemon, mint and water is the perfect fusion to soothe yourself with invigorating vibes. All you have to do is take some water and add 2-3 tea bags to it. Once done, add almonds, khus-khus, fennel seeds and in the solution along with some honey. Now, put it in the refrigerator. Once chilled, strain and serve!
• Thandai Phirni: Phirni is a festive dessert and when it amalgamates with this Holi special thandai, its taste will doubly marvel. All you have to do is heat some ghee in a pan, add milk and boiled rice to it and let it boil. Once done, add some saffron, almonds, pistachios, cashew nuts and a whole lot of spices to make it more flavourful. Once it gets all thick, turn off the flame and keep it in the refrigerator to cool. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Footnote

Forget about that old thandai taste and enrich yourself with the goodness nutty charm and refreshing ingredients by giving a thumbs-up to these quick and delectable thandai recipes.