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Published: Feb 26, 2018 · Last Updated On: Mar 20, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Instant Thandai Masala Mix

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Thandai Masala is a delicious spice powder mix that is used to make a special cold drink Thandai, which is popular during Holi season.

Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special

It just takes simple ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare! 

Once you have a jar of Thandai Masala at home, not only can you enjoy Thandai anytime, but use it in so many delicious recipes. 

Holi marks the arrival of spring and is also celebrated to give thanks for a good harvest. Everyone dons their old clothes and gets together to play with colors and water. As with all festivals, Holi also has its share of quintessential food preparations.

Since Thandai is the most popular beverage for this celebration, I have for you Instant Thandai Masala Mix ( spice nut mix) to help you make this special drink in no time!

Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special

Recipes I use this Instant Thandai Masala Mix in 

  • Thandai Baked Yogurt
  • No Churn Thandai Ice Cream 
  • Eggless Thandai Cookies
  • Mango Thandai Popsicles
Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special

Why Make Thandai Masala At Home

Nowadays markets are flooded with bottled Thandai and instant mixes. As I have grown up drinking the real stuff, I tend to stay away from all of this.

Not only is the taste seriously compromised, but there are way too many preservatives, artificial flavorings, colors, and an unnecessary amount of sugar in them.

Why bother with all of that when you can grind all the nuts and spices in a grinder at home, and store it in a jar, all within 5 minutes?

Of course, you must have all the ingredients in hand, which also are so easily accessible!

Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special

How to make Instant Thandai Masala Mix

  • Collect all the nuts & spices (detailed in the recipe card below). 
  • Place all the ingredients in a clean, dry coffee/ masala grinder.
  • Grind to a fine powder.
  • Store in an airtight jar and refrigerate.

Note - you can sieve the powder and grind the residue again for a finer powder. I skipped this step and left my mix a little chunky!

Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special
How to Make Thandai

Blend a glass of milk, a couple of teaspoons of Thandai Masala Mix, some sugar, or any sweetener of your choice.
You may want to strain the blended milk if you like a smooth texture. If you don't mind the slight coarseness from almonds and poppy seeds, then there is no need to strain.
Enjoy a spiced, healthy cooling drink!

Instant Thandai Masala Mix

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Instant Thandai Masala Mix nuts, spices, vegan,healthy, homemade, drink, Holi special

Instant Thandai Masala Mix

Natasha Minocha
The classic refreshing beverage for your Holi celebrations made easy for you with this healthy & simple Instant Thandai Masala Mix)! Making the spice and nut blend takes just 5 minutes and it tastes so wonderful stirred in milk or in your cookie or cake batter!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Condiment, Spice Blend
Cuisine Indian
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • 1/4 cup Pistachio
  • 1/4 cup Cashewnuts
  • 2 tbsp Poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp Melon seeds
  • 2 tbsp Fennel seeds
  • 10 pods Green cardamom, seeds only
  • 2 tbsp Dried Rose Petals
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Saffron

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a clean, dry coffee/ masala grinder.
  • Grind to a fine powder. At this stage, you can sieve the powder and and grind the residue again. I skipped this step and left my mix a little chunky.
  • Store in air tight jar and refrigerate.

To make Thandai:

  • Blend a glass of milk ( I used Almond Milk), some sugar or any sweetener of your choice ( I used jaggery powder), according to your taste and 2 tsp of this mix in your blender. Taste and adjust for sweetness. Chill and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 235mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Kareena B says

    March 15, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    Ive been using this recipe for 2 years now, never fails! Back again to make it for a family holi get together!!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 15, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      Hi Kareena, I am so happy to hear that! Hope you and the family have a wonderful holi xx

      Reply
  2. Shimona Agarwal says

    February 27, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a special drink, reminds me of happy childhood days. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      March 02, 2021 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks so much, Shimona! Really appreciate it! xx

      Reply
  3. Megha says

    April 19, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    This is a fantastic recipe ! I happened to have all the ingredients in stock and tried it this afternoon. Yummy ! My 5 year old enjoyed it too and it brought back childhood memories of Mom making fresh Thandai. Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • natashaminocha says

      April 20, 2018 at 5:32 am

      Oh thank you Megha!I'm so glad you tried this recipe out and liked it, especially your little one! xx

      Reply
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