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Maha Shivratri 2024: How to Make Thandai at Home? 

Thandai serves as the major prasad on Maha Shivratri. Here's a look at the easy home recipe of thandai.

Step 1

Soak almonds, watermelon seeds, aniseeds, bhang and rose petals in a cup of water. 

Step 2

Take them out after a while and grind them to make a paste. 

Step 3

For a creamier texture, keep some almonds aside and make a separate paste and later on add it as per your taste. 

Step 4

Now take milk in a pan and boil it. Keep it aside. 

Step 5

Pour water into the paste and strain using a muslin cloth. Now add sugar, peppercorns, powdered cardamom, and saffron to the liquid and mix it well.

Step 6

Add milk to this mixture. 

Step 7

Garnish it with some sliced and roasted almonds and pistachios. Serve the thandai chilled.

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