A delicious aromatic coolant made with nuts, seeds, whole spices & milk.

1 cup warm water

30 grams almonds(rinsed)

20 grams unsalted pistachios (rinsed)

30 grams melon seeds

2 tbsps dried rose petals or 2 tbsps rose water

2 tbsps khus khus (white poppy seeds)

1 tbsp saunf

½ tsp whole black peppercorns

3 to 4 green cardamoms (remove the husk)

pinch of saffron (optional)

100 grams sugar

8 cups cold milk (or as needed)

ice cubes as required

for garnishing: few rose petals/ chopped almonds/ pistachios (as per choice)

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Thandai

Sweet crisp, flaky pastry filled with khoya and nuts, flavored with thandai - making it a mouthwatering combination for Holi!

for thandai masala: 1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 cup cashews, 1/4 cup pista, 12 whole black peppercorns, 1/2 " piece of cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder, 2 tbsps melon seeds, 2 tbsps khus khus, pinch of saffron

for gujiya filling: 1/4 cup sooji, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, 2 cups grated khoya, 3 tbsp thandai masala, 1/4 cup sugar

for the dough: 1.5 cups maida, 1/4 cup ghee, 1 tbsp powdered sugar, chilled water (as required)

Thandai Flavor Baked Gujiya

A  tasty, quick, and easy traditional Uttarakhandi preparation.

1 tsp roasted peanuts

salt to taste

2 green chillies

1 cup fresh coriander

1/2 cup indian hemp (bhang) seeds

2 tsp chopped ginger

4-5 cloves garlic

4-6 whole black peppercorns

juice of 1 lemon

Hemp Seeds Chutney

A quick and easy roadside snack made with spicy tomato-onion gravy inside butter-laden pav.

for the pav: 1 + ¼ cup warm milk, 2 tsp sugar, 1 tsp dry yeast, 450 grams maida, ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp softened butter

1 cup very finely chopped cabbage

1 cup very finely chopped carrot

1 cup very finely chopped beans

1 cup very finely chopped bottle gourd

1 cup boiled & mashed potato

2 finely chopped onions

20 grams butter + 2 tbsps butter

2 cups finely chopped tomatoes

1 cup finely chopped beetroot

1.5 tsp ginger-garlic paste

2 tsp pav bhaji masala

for garnishing: 2 tsp grated paneer, chopped onion, chopped coriander leaves, lemon wedges, juice of 1 lemon

Masala Pav

A delicious popsicle made with milk & melon - a refreshing combination.

400g musk melon

handful of melon seeds (optional)

5 tbsp condensed milk

1 tbsp custard powder

1-litre full-fat milk

1/4 cup milk (for later use)

few drops of edible green colour (optional)

Melon Malai Kulfi

A delicious dairy-based heavenly treat that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

for rasmalai: 1-litre full-fat milk, 1-litre low-fat milk, 2-3 tbsps lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, 4 cups water

for sweetened milk syrup: 1-litre full-fat milk, 3-4 tbsps sugar, ½ tsp cardamom powder, 2 tbsps chopped pistachio, pinch of saffron strands, 1 tbsp dried rose petals

Kesar Rasmalai

A delicious sweet twist to everyone's favorite samosa.

for the samosa pastry: 2 cups maida, 2 tablespoons butter, water, as needed

for the coconut filling: 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, 1/2 cup white sugar, oil for frying, 2 tbsp ghee

Coconut Samosa

A delicious sweet flatbread that is crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside.

2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)

¾ cup powdered jaggery

½ cup water

4-5 tbsps ghee

1 tbsp cardamom/elaichi powder

1 tbsp ghee (to apply on top)

Wheat loli

An Indian rice pudding with a royal touch of saffron & nuts.

pinch of salt

75 g basmati rice

5-10 strands of saffron

75 g sugar

1/2 tsp cardamom powder

1/2" stick of cinnamon

1 tsp ghee

1-litre full fat milk

2 tbsps chopped cashews

2 tbsps chopped almonds

2 tbsps chopped pistachios

for garnishing: 1 tbsp chopped nuts, dried rose petals

Shahi Phirni

A classic creamy Indian pudding made from milk and ground rice and flavored with saffron and cardamom.

Phirni

A simple and delicious mix of fresh crumbled paneer and powdered sugar with the flavor of orange –  a mouth-watering combination.

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4th cup orange pulp

1/2 tsp orange essence

few orange rinds julienned (optional, for garnishing)

1/2 lemon

2-litre full cream milk

Orange Sandesh

A simple and delicious mix of fresh crumbled paneer and powdered sugar with the  invigorating aroma of cardamom –  a mouth-watering Bengali sweet.

1/2 tsp cardamom powder (optional)

Sandesh

Soft, fluffy but crispy sweet pan cakes - a delicious Rajasthani delicacy.

for malpua: 2 cups milk, 1 cup mawa (crumbled), 1 cup maida, 1/2 tsp saunf, ghee for frying

for the sugar syrup: 1.5 cups sugar, 3/4 cup water, pinch of saffron

for garnishing: 2 tbsps slivered pista, 2 tbsps slivered almond, 4 crushed green cardamom

Mawa Kesar Malpua

Sweetened saffron-coloured rice topped with flavorsome nuts and cherries.

2 tbsp ghee

1 cup water

8 cashews, halved

5 almonds, chopped

2 tsp raisins

2 tsp dry coconut

½ cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)

½ cup sugar

2 tsp chironjee (for garnish)

Kesariya Meethe Chawal

A thick creamy and delicious Indian dessert made with strained yogurt.

4.5 cups curd

8 to 9 tablespoons powdered sugar – add as required

½ teaspoon cardamom powder

2 pinches of saffron strands

½ tablespoon warm milk

7 to 8 pistachios crushed or chopped – add any nut of choice

Shrikhand

A popular Maharashtrian sweet flatbread made with flour, lentils, jaggery, and cardamoms.

for puran (stuffing): 3/4 cup chana dal, 2.25 cup water, 1/4 tsp haldi powder 2 tsp ghee 3/4 cup jaggery powder, 1/2 tsp cardamom powder, 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder

for poli (dough): 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup maida, 1/4 tsp haldi powder, ¼ tsp salt, 2 tbsps oil, water for kneading, ghee for cooking, maida for dusting

Puran Poli

Refreshing ice cream with a desi twist - a true treat for icecream lovers.

3/4 cup cream

1/2 cup condensed milk

3 finely chopped paan leaves

2 tbsps finely chopped dates (de-seeded)

1 tbsp chopped almonds

1 tbsp chopped pistachio

1 tbsp chopped cashew

1/4 tsp green cardamom powder

2 tsp saunf (coarsely powdered)

2 tbsps mixed chopped dry fruits (almonds, pista)

1/2 cup milk

Paan Ice Cream

Sinfully delicious & creamy popsicle made with milk & mango -  an irresistible combination.

3 cups of full-cream milk

1/4 cup sugar

1.5 cups of ripe & sweet mango

for decorations - 4 tsp mango cubes

Mango Kulfi

Delightfully easy and delicious popsicle made with milk and flavoured with cardamom & nuts.

1/2 cup sugar

1/4th tsp cardamom powder

for decorations: 1 tbsp almonds (shredded), 1 tbsp cashews (shredded)

1/2 cup khoya (mawa)

Kulfi

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