Recipe: Thandai or Sardai (Chilled Almond Drink)

Ingredients:

• 15 almonds
• 2 tsp aniseed
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 8 cardamom pods
• 12 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp peppercorns
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 300ml water
• 400ml milk
• 1 cup crushed ice

How to make Thandai:

• Grind all the spices, with the almonds separate.
• Blend together in a large bowl, and add water and milk.
• Strain through cheesecloth until liquid is smooth.
• Thandai is ready to serve.
• Serve cold.