Let's check out some easy steps to prepare Thandai at home this Shivaratri. It should take you no more than 20 minutes!
Maha Shivratri will be observed on February 18 (Saturday), 2023. Thandai is integral to Shivratri celebrations as in Holi.
1/4 cup of sugar; 4 and 1/2 cups of boiled and cooled milk; 1/4 cup of crushed almonds; 1 tablespoon of fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder; Few strands of saffron.
In a big bowl, take milk and add cardamom powder and sugar to it. Now add he crushed almonds, fennel and poppy seeds to the milk.
Stir the milk mixture well and refrigerate for about two hours. After couple of hours, take out the milk and strain it using a sieve to separate the spices.
Add saffron strands, pepper powder and mix well. Offer it to Lord Shiva and enjoy the drink with your friends and family.