Thandai

Thandai
Alternative namesSardai
CourseBeverage
Place of originIndia
Region or stateUttar Pradesh
Serving temperatureChilled or sometimes hot
Main ingredientsMilk key ingredient, cardamom, almonds, sugar, and saffron, cannabinoids (bhang thandai only)
VariationsRose thandai, Mango thandai, Badaam kesar thandai, Bhang thandai

Thandai is an Indian cold drink prepared with a mixture of almonds, fennel seeds, watermelon kernels, rose petals, pepper, poppy seeds, cardamom, saffron, milk and sugar. It is native to India and is often associated with the Maha Shivaratri and Holi or Holla mahalla festival. It is most commonly consumed in north India. There are variants of thandai and the most common are badam (almond) thandai and bhang (cannabis) thandai.