Nutrition
Holi Special: Mango Thandai With a Healthy Twist
Infused with the sunny sweetness of mangoes, this healthy take on the classic thirst-quencher will have you relishing the festivities with every sip.

As the sun blazes in the sky on Holi, the festival of colors demands something cool and refreshing to quench your thirst. Introducing Mango Thandai, a twist on the classic drink infused with the summery sweetness of mangoes and a dash of healthy ingredients. Imagine yourself basking in the festive colors while sipping this tantalising beverage, made with a mix of aromatic spices and cooling milk, blended together with the silky smoothness of mangoes. This refreshing drink is sure to make your Holi celebrations even more vibrant, bringing a burst of flavour to your palate and a splash of joy to your heart.
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08
serves280
calories10
minutes3/10
simplicity
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp almonds
- 2 tbsp pistachios
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 cup melon seeds
- 2 tbsp rose petals
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp whole black pepper
- 3 to 4 green cardamoms (just seeds)
- 15 to 18 saffron strands
- 2 mangoes (pulp)
- 8 cups milk (chilled)
- 1 tbsp sabja seeds
Easy Steps
01In a bowl, soak the almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds, melon seeds, fennel seeds, rose petals, and saffron strands in 1 cup of warm water for about 30 minutes to soften them.
02After soaking, blend the soaked ingredients into a smooth paste using a blender or food processor. You may need to add a little bit of the soaking water to help with blending.
03Add the green cardamom seeds and whole black pepper to the paste, and blend again until well mixed.
04Peel and chop the mangoes. Blend the mango pieces into a smooth pulp, set aside.
05Take a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled milk and mango pulp. Stir well to mix them together.
06Add the prepared nut and spice paste to the milk and mango mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
07Soak the sabja seeds in water for about 15-20 minutes. Once they swell up, add them to the mango thandai mixture.
08Refrigerate the mango thandai for about an hour to allow the flavours to blend and the drink to chill.
09Pour the chilled mango thandai into glasses and garnish with a few rose petals or a pinch of saffron if desired.

Nutritive Value
- Carbohydrates:23.7g
- Protein:9.8g
- Fat:16g
- Fibre:3.2g
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