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'''Thandai''' is a [[South Asian cuisine|South Asian]] cold drink prepared with a mixture of [[almond]]s, [[fennel]] seeds, [[watermelon]] kernels, [[rose]] petals, [[Black pepper|pepper]], [[Papaver somniferum|poppy seeds]], [[cardamom]], [[saffron]], [[milk]] and [[sugar]]. It is native to [[Indian subcontinent|Indian Subcontinent]]. It is mainly used in summer. In Sikhism, it is often associated with the and [[Holi]] or [[Hola Mohalla|Holla mahalla]] festival. It is most commonly consumed in hot areas of North India Punjab and Pakistan ([[Saraiki cuisine|Southern Punjab]], [[Sindhi cuisine|Sindh]], and Balochistan). There are variants of thandai and the most common are ''badam'' (almond) thandai and ''[[bhang]]'' (cannabis) thandai. |
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Thandai is a centerpiece of Holi celebrations where other snacks like [[dahi vada]], [[gujiya]] and other savory snacks called [[chaat]] are served alongside the cold, sweet beverage.<ref>{{cite news |title=Thandai: An ancient cannabis drink for celebrating Holi |url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240325-thandai-an-ancient-cannabis-drink-for-celebrating-holi |access-date=11 August 2024 |work=BBC}}</ref> |
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== Variations == |
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| Thandai<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tiphero.in/holi-special-thandai-drink-recipe-drink-of-festivals/|title=Recipe: Thandai|work=TipHero|access-date=2017-03-08|archive-date=2019-06-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608011155/http://tiphero.in/holi-special-thandai-drink-recipe-drink-of-festivals/|url-status=dead}}</ref> || It is also known as ''badaam thandai'', which is a traditional recipe of drink prepared with exotic nuts and spices. |
| Thandai<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tiphero.in/holi-special-thandai-drink-recipe-drink-of-festivals/|title=Recipe: Thandai|work=TipHero|access-date=2017-03-08|archive-date=2019-06-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608011155/http://tiphero.in/holi-special-thandai-drink-recipe-drink-of-festivals/|url-status=dead}}</ref> || It is also known as ''badaam thandai'', which is a traditional recipe of drink prepared with exotic nuts and spices. |
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| Rose thandai<ref>{{cite web|url= |
| Rose thandai<ref>{{cite web|url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/beverage/non-alcoholic/rose-thandai/rs57409118.cms|title=Recipe: Rose Thandai|work=The Times of India}}</ref> || This version of thandai is made with rose petals and rose essence. |
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| Mango thandai<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ranveerbrar.com/recipes/rose-mango-thandai|title=Recipe: Mango Thandai|work=[[Ranveer Brar]]}}</ref> || This version of thandai with added mango puree makes a perfect summer cooler drink. |
| Mango thandai<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ranveerbrar.com/recipes/rose-mango-thandai|title=Recipe: Mango Thandai|work=[[Ranveer Brar]]}}</ref> || This version of thandai with added mango puree makes a perfect summer cooler drink. |
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| Badaam kesar thandai || Made with ''badaam'' ([[almonds]]) and ''kesar'' ([[saffron]]), this drink is often consumed during hot summers. |
| Badaam kesar thandai<ref>{{Cite web |title=Badam Kesar Thandai recipe by Shipra Khanna on Times Food |url=https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/badam-kesar-thandai-by-shipra-khanna/rs53114785.cms |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=recipes.timesofindia.com |language=en}}</ref>|| Made with ''badaam'' ([[almonds]]) and ''kesar'' ([[saffron]]), this drink is often consumed during hot summers. |
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| Bhang thandai || This variation is a [[Cannabis edible#Drink|cannabis-infused drink]] that includes [[bhang]], a preparation of [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis]], and thus contains [[THC]] and other [[cannabinoid]]s, causing an intoxicating effect when consumed. Whole milk is often used because its fat content, along with ground nuts', help dissolve the fat-soluble cannabinoids. |
| Bhang thandai<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aggarwal |first=Madhuri |title=Bhang Thandai Recipe |url=https://www.archanaskitchen.com/bhang-thandai-recipe |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=Archana's Kitchen |language=en}}</ref>|| This variation is a [[Cannabis edible#Drink|cannabis-infused drink]] that includes [[bhang]], a preparation of [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis]], and thus contains [[THC]] and other [[cannabinoid]]s, causing an intoxicating effect when consumed. Whole milk is often used because its fat content, along with ground nuts', help dissolve the fat-soluble cannabinoids. |
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Latest revision as of 17:42, 4 October 2024
Alternative names | Sardai |
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Course | Beverage |
Place of origin | India, Pakistan |
Serving temperature | Chilled or sometimes hot |
Main ingredients | Milk key ingredient, cardamom, almonds, sugar, and saffron, cannabinoids (bhang thandai only) |
Variations | Rose thandai, Mango thandai, Badaam kesar thandai, Bhang thandai |
Thandai is a South Asian cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. It is native to Indian Subcontinent. It is mainly used in summer. In Sikhism, it is often associated with the and Holi or Holla mahalla festival. It is most commonly consumed in hot areas of North India Punjab and Pakistan (Southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan). There are variants of thandai and the most common are badam (almond) thandai and bhang (cannabis) thandai.
Thandai is a centerpiece of Holi celebrations where other snacks like dahi vada, gujiya and other savory snacks called chaat are served alongside the cold, sweet beverage.[1]
Variations
[edit]Though thandai refers to a traditional festival drink made with various spices and nuts, this versatile drink can also be prepared in many different ways.
Name | Description |
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Thandai[2] | It is also known as badaam thandai, which is a traditional recipe of drink prepared with exotic nuts and spices. |
Rose thandai[3] | This version of thandai is made with rose petals and rose essence. |
Mango thandai[4] | This version of thandai with added mango puree makes a perfect summer cooler drink. |
Badaam kesar thandai[5] | Made with badaam (almonds) and kesar (saffron), this drink is often consumed during hot summers. |
Bhang thandai[6] | This variation is a cannabis-infused drink that includes bhang, a preparation of cannabis, and thus contains THC and other cannabinoids, causing an intoxicating effect when consumed. Whole milk is often used because its fat content, along with ground nuts', help dissolve the fat-soluble cannabinoids. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thandai: An ancient cannabis drink for celebrating Holi". BBC. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Recipe: Thandai". TipHero. Archived from the original on 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "Recipe: Rose Thandai". The Times of India.
- ^ "Recipe: Mango Thandai". Ranveer Brar.
- ^ "Badam Kesar Thandai recipe by Shipra Khanna on Times Food". recipes.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ Aggarwal, Madhuri. "Bhang Thandai Recipe". Archana's Kitchen. Retrieved 2023-06-03.