Thandai with Rose

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Thandai with Rose: Thandai with Rose, spiced almond milk drink, served in an appropriate regional glass or cup for Thandai
Spiced almond milk drink. A homestyle take on a drink from India, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.
Prep 12 min
Flavor Rose
Serve Iced
Cooling 10 min
Total 22 min
Yield 2 glasses
Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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  • 3.0 tbsp (50.0 g)almond butter
  • 1 ¼ cups (300.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
  • 1 ½ tbsp (35.0 g)honey
  • 14.0 tbsp (120.0 g)ice cubes
  • ½ tsp (2.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp (3.0 ml)rose water

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Instructions

  1. Use commercially prepared, food-grade almond butter; check freshness and allergen labels.
  2. Blend the signature nut or seed ingredient with milk and honey until smooth.
  3. Add ice and vanilla and blend briefly until cold; strain only if traditionally appropriate and desired.
  4. For this original rose adaptation, add 3 ml rose water to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
  5. Pour into two glasses; serve promptly.

Tips

  • Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make thandai with rose?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store thandai with rose?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make thandai with rose ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Spiced almond milk drink. A homestyle take on a drink from India, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 22 minutes.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

303 Calories / serving
19.1g Fat
26.6g Carbs
10.2g Protein
23.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~606 cal · 38g fat · 53g carbs · 20g protein · 47g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

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