These decadent Fudgy Avocado Brownies are so simple to make and my new favorite way to use avocados in desserts! They are delicious, rich, and so luxurious.
...Keema Aloo Curry | Spicy Mutton Mince
This delectable Keema Aloo Curry recipe is one of those meals that is perfect for a slow Sunday. Learn how to make the best keema curry, that can be served with rice, pav, naan or any of your favorite sides.
...Tofu Potstickers | Momo
Dumplings of all kinds are my weakness. Eating them. Up until now. Making them was something I wasn't up for at all. But now since my "discovery" of ready-made gyoza/ wonton wrappers, I'm on a roll! Coming right up, my delicious, easy breezy Tofu Potstickers!
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Greek Salad
We may be a bit obsessed with ice creams these days, but truth be told, salads are not far behind. Simple fresh ingredients, easy homemade dressing, is all that's needed for making wonderful salads like this Flavourful Greek Salad.
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8 Easy Fresh Plum Dessert Recipes
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My collection of 8 Easy Fresh Plum Dessert Recipes for you to try. They are fun and simple to make and truly bring out the flavours of this gorgeous fruit. I'll be honest with you, I adore baking with them more than I enjoy eating them!Â
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Coffee Granola Bliss Balls
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Garlic Basil Smashed Potatoes
Hello potato lovers! Get a load on these super crispy Garlic Basil Smashed Potatoes! Flavourful and fun to make, these little babies are a perfect side dish for your parties or weeknight dinners.
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Chocolate Almond Ice Cream
At the risk of being a bit presumptuous here, this Chocolate Ice Cream may possibly be one of the best I've tasted! It's rich, creamy with an incredible chocolate flavor enhanced by almond butter in there!
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Mango Matcha Smoothie
Its summertime and smoothie action is in full swing here. Today we have the loveliest green Mango Matcha Smoothie! And it got THE big NOD from the naysayers at home too! Cha-ching!!
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Plum Poppyseed Cake
Even after years of baking, the magic of mixing together flour, eggs and butter to make the simplest of the cakes, hasn't waned. This delightful Plum Poppyseed Cake is a variation of my basic recipe and it never disappoints!
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Raw Mango Rice
Lets keep the mango party going, shall we?! We have plenty of marvellous mango desserts and there is no way I'm getting tired of them anytime soon. But I do love mangoes in savoury dishes too. Like this Raw Mango Rice!
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Mango Cherry Frozen Yogurt
It's literally raining mangoes! Sweet, juicy and so luscious. No meal is complete without this fruit, it seems. All kinds of mango desserts abound in every home. And I'm bringing my Mango Cherry Frozen Yogurt to this mango party!
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Easy Homemade Peach Iced Tea
Infused with fresh peaches, this simple 4 ingredient recipe is just perfect for hot days. You'll fall in love with this easy and refreshing cold brewed Peach Iced Tea!
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Fruity Chia Seed Popsicles
Summers are here in all their fury! We have icecreams and popsicles, in all shapes, sizes and flavours to beat the heat! And I've got for you an easy breezy 4 ingredients frozen treat..my fresh & Fruity Chia Seed Popsicles!
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Easy Vegan Crepes
These vegan crepes are thin, lacy and so delicious! A wonderful breakfast that you can serve with honey, or a bunch of different toppings.
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Eggless Chocolate Cherry Cake
Yes, MY cherry love continues unabated this summer. Today I have here the classic pairing of chocolate and cherries in my Eggless Chocolate Cherry Cake. Fudgy, moist with juicy chunks of the fruit in every bite! It's truly blissful!
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Easy Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli
If you love pasta and are too lazy to make it from scratch, you're in the right place! Whilst a lot of pasta is conveniently available in dried form, but not ravioli. And we always want whats not easily available, right? Now that's when I came up with this cheat's version - presenting the Easy Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli!
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Cherry Pie
As much as I love the classic apple pie, a good Cherry Pie is something I crave for. Sweet sour juicy filling encased in a buttery flaky crust, this is the best homemade Cherry Pie!
...Vegetable Cheese Falafel Recipe
Hello! So here I am with an easy breezy falafel recipe ! Purists, please forgive me, but there are times when we all want a fast meal which is as healthy and nutritious as its fabulously scrumptious. Presenting my Vegetable Cheese Falafels!
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Apricot Mango Cherry Smoothie | Healthy Breakfast
The delightful stone fruits have made their appearance in the markets. Sweet and juicy, they are the best part of summer and make up a large part of our meals. While we adore eating them in copious amounts, I love using them in my cooking and baking too...the most popular being in this glorious Apricot Mango Cherry Smoothie!
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Easy Pavlova Recipe
The loveliest, light-as-air dessert that's just perfect for summers! Crisp on the outside with a soft marshmallowy center served with beautiful fresh fruits and lightly whipped cream, Pavlova recipe is truly dreamy!
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Atta Biscuits | Eggless Wholewheat Cookies
Atta Biscuits or Eggless Wholewheat Cookies are an ode to the old-fashioned Indian bakery cookies. They evoke nostalgia of the times when we'd get tins of warm freshly baked cookies at home from the local bakery and eat them dipped in cups of hot tea. What a treat that was!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake
There are times when only an indulgent dessert will do! Even better if it's a chocolate one, like this decadent, silky rich Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake. And what a showstopper this is!
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Blueberry Overnight Oats
Looking for a delicious, healthy, quick breakfast? I got you covered with these make-ahead Blueberry Overnight Oats! So good, so simple, and wonderful for our hot summer days!
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What Are Overnight Oats
Truth be told, I wasn't quite sure about trying out overnight oats. A mushy, flavorless meal is what I thought it would be. This was last year. Things have changed drastically since that first time....all in favor of this breakfast. Nowadays overnight oats are making our mornings sing!
All you have to do is soak oats ( preferably rolled oats) in any milk of your choice. Add some seeds, some sweetener, maybe a dash of cinnamon. Leave it overnight and you have a perfectly luscious and healthy breakfast waiting for you in the morning. Top with some seasonal fruits, and nuts and you're good to go!
Are Overnight Oats Healthy
These oats are not only quick to make and great for meal prep, but they are also very healthy. Rolled oats and fruits add a lot of fiber. This is also protein-rich thanks to the flax seeds, milk, and yogurt. All the fruits and nuts add vitamins and minerals making this a gut-friendly breakfast.
How To Make
Step 1: Place blueberries, bananas, almonds, flax seeds, coconut milk, and yogurt in a blender. Blend till smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
Step 2: Put the oats in a small bowl or a couple of jars. Pour over the smoothie. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate it overnight.
Step 3: Next morning, stir the mixture, and add some more milk/ yogurt if you want a thinner consistency. Top with fruits, seeds, and nuts of your choice. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Oats: Rolled oats are the best for this recipe, in terms of texture and health benefits. Instant oats will get mushy and gloopy.
Milk: I used light coconut milk here. Please feel free to use any milk of your choice.
Sweetener: These oats were sweet enough for us, hence we didn't feel the need for any sweetener. You can certainly add any you prefer - honey, maple syrup, agave syrup.
Blueberries: I used frozen blueberries for this recipe. Fresh ones will work just as well. If you can't get your hands on blueberries, feel free to use ANY fruit you like - apple, mango, mulberries, peaches, plums.
Flax Seeds: These add protein and also make the oats thicker. You can substitute with chia seeds or leave them out altogether.
Almonds: I love the nuttiness the almonds add. You can use any nuts of your choice or leave them out if you want to keep this breakfast nut-free.
Make it gluten-free - use certified gluten-free oats.
Make it vegan - use any plant-based yogurt.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love Overnight Blueberry Oats as much as we do!
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries I used frozen ones
- 1 Banana
- 1 tbsp Flax seeds
- 8 Almonds
- 1/2 cup Light Coconut milk
- 1/4 cup Yogurt, plain You can use coconut yogurt to make this VEGAN
- 1/3 cup Rolled oats
- Honey/Maple syrup/Dates/ Stevia Optional ( I didn't add any)
- Fruits/ Nuts/ Seeds For topping
Instructions
- Place blueberries, banana, almonds, flax seeds, coconut milk and yogurt in a blender. Blend till smooth. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
- Put the oats in a small bowl or in a couple of jars. Pour over the smoothie. Stir well, cover and refrigerate it overnight.
- Next morning, stir the mixture, add some more milk/ yogurt if you want a thinner consistency. Top with fruits, seeds, nuts of your choice and enjoy!
Chocolate Madeleines
Today we're talking about madeleines...Chocolate Madeleines. These elegant, beautiful little French tea cakes have my heart. Their classic scallop shape makes them look so very pretty. Perfect for adorning your evening tea-table!
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Fluffy Fail-Proof Eggless Waffle Recipe
The eggless waffle recipe is the one breakfast that makes my family weak in their knees. Fresh, warm, crispy, and fluffy, you can never go wrong with this homemade waffle recipe. And you won't believe how fast you can churn out these vegan waffles!
As involved as it may seem to make waffles from scratch, truth be told, it really couldn't be easier. Once you've whipped up the batter, your waffle iron does all the work. This easy waffle recipe without eggs makes sure you get the most delicious ones.
Every. Time.
And they’re vegan to boot!
They taste so wonderful, you'll really forget all about the store-bought ones, which are filled with God knows what and have been sitting on the shelf for God knows how long.
WHY IS THIS THE BEST EGGLESS WAFFLE RECIPE?
You get golden and buttery waffles
And you can’t even tell they’re without eggs
Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, vegan waffles
It uses pantry staples and doesn’t have you running to the nearest store
It’s a basic recipe for homemade waffles and a great carrier for any add-ons you like
HOW TO MAKE WAFFLES WITHOUT EGGS?
Step 1: Mix coconut milk with vinegar in a small bowl to make buttermilk for these eggless waffles and let it sit for 5–6 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, sift and combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon powder.
Step 3: Mix vanilla and coconut oil into the buttermilk.
Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Step 5: Whisk until you have a smooth and thick egg-free waffle batter. It should be of a soft-dropping consistency, like a cake batter.
Step 6: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 7: Grease the cavities well and pour a ladleful of vegan waffle batter.
Step 8: Cook for 4–5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Step 9: Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Final step: Serve warm and savor!
FAQs & NOTES ON EASY WAFFLE RECIPE (NO EGGS)
- Do not overmix the waffle batter without eggs. You don’t want heavy waffles.
- Eggless waffles tend to take longer to crisp up. So, add a few minutes to the regular cooking time of your waffle iron.
HOW TO KNOW IF THE EGGLESS WAFFLES ARE DONE?
When your waffle iron stops steaming, that's when the ingredients have cooked through and your egg-free waffles are done. Open up and check; give it a second or more if you want crisper homemade waffles.
WHY ARE THE WAFFLES WITHOUT EGGS STICKING TO THE IRON?
My eggless waffle recipe is easy, so your waffles shouldn’t stick to the waffle maker. If they are, check for these 2 things:
- Was the iron hot enough?
- Did you grease the cavities well?
WHY DID MY EGGLESS WAFFLE RECIPE MAKE SOGGY WAFFLES?
Your waffle maker needs to be sizzling hot to make crispy waffles. Test with a drop of batter before you pour a whole ladle to make sure the iron is hot enough. If you hear the sizzling sound, it’s ready.
CAN YOU STORE EGGLESS AND VEGAN WAFFLES?
This waffle batter recipe (no eggs) is best for making fresh waffles. Eaten warm. But if you do have any leftovers, you can simply refrigerate or freeze them. Pop them in the toaster, and they'll be good to go.
EGGLESS WAFFLE RECIPE INGREDIENT SWAPS
Flour: All-purpose or wholewheat flour, both work very well in this recipe. Can you make a vegan waffle recipe gluten-free? I have made gluten-free waffles with beetroot, apple, and cinnamon, and even brownie waffles. But I haven’t made these vegan waffles gluten-free. Though I'm sure buckwheat will work like magic.
Milk: I've made these waffles with coconut milk, but please feel free to use any milk of your choice.
Oil: I love the flavor of coconut oil in my baking. Any other oil or butter (melted) will be perfect too.
Add-ons: From orange or lemon zest to chocolate chips to nuts, you can add pretty much everything to the batter of this easy waffle recipe. Try matcha powder for a twist. Mix it up as you like.
If you're into chocolate, like my crew is, you can easily make these into chocolate waffles without eggs. Add a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients and proceed as given in the eggless waffle recipe.
TOPPINGS FOR VEGAN WAFFLE WITHOUT EGGS
The combinations for this homemade eggless waffles’ recipe are endless.
- Maple syrup with fruits
- Peanut butter with chocolate chips and banana slices,
- Chocolate almond butter
- Nutella
I could go on and on! And these are just the sweet ones. Don’t be afraid to make these vegan and egg-free waffles savory. Avocados, bacon, tomato salsa—doesn't it sound just groovy?
MORE WAFFLE RECIPES FOR BREAKFAST
Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others. That’s why I’m always eager to hear from you. So go right ahead and drop a comment or reach out on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, or Facebook. I hope you love this eggless waffle recipe as much as we do!
📖 Recipe
Fluffy Fail-Proof Eggless Waffle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wholewheat/ All purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1.5 cup Light coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- 3 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix coconut milk with vinegar in a small bowl and let it sit for 5-6 minutes.
- In the meanwhile, combine all the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon powder.
- Mix oil, vanilla and coconut oil in the milk and vinegar mixture. Pour into the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and thick. The batter should have a soft dropping consistency, like a cake batter.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Grease the waffle cavities well and pour a ladleful of batter in the cavity. Let the batter cook for 4-5 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve warm. Enjoy!
Aam Ki Launji | Raw Mango Chutney
The quintessential summer condiment is here! The lipsmackin' Aam Ki Launji or Raw Mango Chutney is truly addictive, eat by the spoonful kind of condiment!
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Chocolate Beet Smoothie | with spinach
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Easy Olive Bread | with Sundried Tomato & Garlic
The art of bread making can become a consuming hobby, and no matter how often and how many kinds of bread one has made, there always seems to be something new to learn. Julia Child
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Glutenfree Mulberry Crumble Pie | Vegan Dessert
as any new season approaches, I start looking out for the bounty that it has to offer. case in point, these fabulous juicy mulberries that I literally steal from my neighbours! This time the stolen treasures went into the making of a glutenfree mulberry crumble pie!
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Besan Cheela w/ Purslane | Chickpea Flour Pancake
Besan Cheela/ pooda or Chickpea Flour pancakes are a popular weekend brunch around here. Though I have to say, my mother-in-law was an authority on them. this time round, I tried to get as close I could to her recipe, But with the addition of amazing purslane or kulfa ka saag!
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Mulberry Mango Beet Smoothie
My pet project #updatesmoothierecipes continues with this gorgeous mulberry mango beet smoothie. I promise it tastes just as glorious as it looks!
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Best Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad Recipe
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...Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Chilled creamy chocolate peanut butter smoothie for breakfast? Are you with me on this? It's a really HEALTHY one too! I mean, how bad would it be to get your chocolate fix in the morning and feel really good about it?!
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Eggless Wholewheat Carrot Cake
You need to try this delish, moist, fresh orange-flavored Eggless Wholewheat Carrot Cake! Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it's heavenly!
So wonderfully perfect to serve as a dessert or with your evening cuppa!
...Pineapple Mango Smoothie
I love this light, fruity & refreshing Pineapple mango smoothie- such a delicious tropical flavoured breakfast to wake upto!
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Wholewheat Banana Oat Bread
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Moroccan Vegetable Stew
I love stews! Its one of my go-to meals especially when I'm all out of ideas and short on time. Here's one of my staple recipes from my catering days...always a success with my clients and us, of course. Bringing to you my vegan, healthy Moroccan Vegetable Stew!
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Strawberry Thandai Popsicles
Happy Holi my dear readers!
Keeping it short and quick today. I'm sure most of you are already in a celebratory mood, planning Holi with your friends and family! While you're doing all that, I've got you one super easy and fun treat - Strawberry Thandai Popsicles!!
All you need is some strawberries, yogurt, rosewater, the sweetener of your choice, and INSTANT THANDAI MASALA MIX. Five ingredients, five minutes of your time and you'll have a delightful frozen dessert waiting for you when you're back from your Holi revelry 🙂
This is definitely not a treat just for one day though. Thandai is a wonderful cooling drink that's perfect for our hot summers. Homemade versions are so much better than what we get in the market. Why not have a jar of the INSTANT THANDAI MASALA MIX ready in the fridge for all the amazing lassis/milkshakes that are coming our way soon? Maybe a couple of spoonfuls in your homemade kulfi or ice cream? In your chilled kheer or chia puddings? The possibilities are endless!
Coming back to this recipe, as I mentioned, it's really so simple. These popsicles are bursting with fresh juicy strawberries. The nutty spicy thandai taste pairs beautifully with them. There is a hint of rosewater in here which gives it an exquisite delicate flavour. It's completely optional and they would be just as fabulous without it.
So wish you happy and safe Holi celebrations! I’d love to hear from you. Do leave a comment below and share a picture on INSTAGRAM using the hashtag #tashasartisanfoods !
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Thandai Popsicles
Ingredients
- 400 ml Greek yogurt, plain
- 4-5 tbsp Honey/ maple syrup
- 1.5 cups Strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsp Instant Thandai Masala Recipe on the previous post
- 1 tsp Rosewater Optional
- 1-2 Tbsp Pistachio, finely chopped Optional
Instructions
- In a your food processor, blend together the yogurt, thandai masala , honey and rose water until smooth.
- Add the strawberries and pulse a couple times if you want to keep some bits. If you want a smooth texture, then blend it till they are pureed. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
- Put some of the chopped pistachios in the popsicle mold, pour in the yogurt mixture. Freeze for at least 8 hours. I prefer overnight. Gently pry out the frozen popsicles and enjoy!
Instant Thandai Masala Mix
Thandai Masala is a delicious spice powder mix that is used to make a special cold drink Thandai, which is popular during Holi season.
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 It marks the arrival of spring and is also celebrated to give thanks for a good harvest. Everyone dons their old clothes, gets together to play with colours and water. As with all festivals, Holi also has its share of quintessential food preparations.
Since is 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!
Recipes I use this Instant Thandai Masala Mix in
- Thandai Baked Yogurt
- No Churn Thandai Ice Cream
- Eggless Thandai Cookies
- Strawberry Thandai Popsicles
- Mango Thandai Popsicles
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 flavourings, colours 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, 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!
How to make Instant Thandai Masala Mix
- Collect all the nuts & spices (detailed in recipe card below)
- Place all the ingredients in a clean, dry coffee/ masala grinder
- Grind to a fine powder
- Store in air tight 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!
Blend together 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 poppyseeds, then there is no need to strain.
Enjoy a spiced, healthy cooling drink1
So have a funfilled safe Holi, enjoy all the delicacies along with this Thandai! I’d love to hear from you.
Do leave a comment below and share a picture on INSTAGRAM using the hashtag #tashasartisanfoods !
📖 Recipe
Instant Thandai Masala Mix
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!