Celebrate Holi with Chef Saransh Goila's Dairy-Free Thandai Recipe

Holi, the festival of colours, is incomplete without the traditional beverage, Thandai. Chef Saransh Goila, a renowned digital creator known for his culinary innovations, introduces a delightful twist to the classic Thandai recipe by making it without milk. This dairy-free version is not only delicious but also offers a fresh and healthier alternative for those looking to enjoy the festive flavours.

Dairy-Free Thandai Recipe by Chef Saransh Goila

Ingredients:

200g Almonds, soaked in warm water
30g Pistachios
20g Poppy seeds (Khus Khus)
1.5 tsp Fennel seeds
A few Black peppercorns
1.5 liters Water
A few Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp water
2/3 cup Sugar syrup or as desired
2.5 tsp Cardamom & rose petal powder
A few Ice cubes

Instructions:

Prepare Almond Milk: Blend soaked almonds, pistachios, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns with 1.5 litres of water in a blender until smooth. Double-strain the mixture through a muslin cloth and a sieve to extract pure almond milk.
Make Laddoos: Don't discard the almond mixture left after straining. Use it to make delicious laddoos!
Mix Thandai: In a large bowl, mix the strained almond milk with saffron water, sugar syrup, cardamom & rose petal powder, and ice cubes. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Serve: Pour the Thandai into glasses and enjoy your refreshing THANDAI!

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Chef Saransh Goila's dairy-free Thandai recipe is a perfect way to add a unique and healthy touch to your Holi celebrations. The homemade almond milk base combined with aromatic spices and nuts makes this Thandai not only delicious but also nutritious. So this Holi, surprise your guests with this delightful and innovative version of the traditional festive drink.