Do you make Thandai at home on Holi? Take special care of these 5 things

Updated: 18-02-2026, 01.01 PM

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Thandai is an important part of Holi. It is not only tasty but also beneficial for health. The spices used in Thandai like fennel, rose, black pepper, white pepper, watermelon seeds, almonds, cashews and saffron etc. are rich in many nutrients. Let us today tell you about some mistakes while making Thandai, which you should avoid so that Thandai can become tasty and nutritious.

Choose the right spices

The spices used in thandai enhance both its taste and health benefits. Therefore it is important to select them correctly. Spices like fennel, rose, black pepper, white pepper, watermelon seeds, almonds, cashews and saffron are great for thandai. Choose these spices that are fresh and of good quality so that the taste of Thandai is excellent and the amount of nutrients in it is also high. The right mix of spices can make thandai special.

soak dry fruits

Don’t forget to soak dry fruits like almonds, cashews etc. Soak them in water overnight and peel them in the morning and put them in the refrigerator. This will increase their nutritional value and their taste will also improve. Soaking increases the absorption of nutrients present in dry fruits, which is beneficial for health. Apart from this, soaked dry fruits make the thandai creamy, which further enhances its taste.

Pay attention to milk quality

The milk used for thandai should be fresh and clean. Packaged milk available in the market is often adulterated, which can prove harmful to health. Therefore, it would be better if you use only homemade or tetra pack milk. If possible, choose cow or goat milk only. This will enhance the taste of thandai and will also be beneficial for health.

keep sugar intake low

Many people add more sugar to thandai so that it tastes sweet, but this can be harmful for health. If you want, you can use honey or jaggery instead of sugar, which will not only give sweetness but will also be beneficial for health. With this, the taste of Thandai will be excellent and it will also be nutritious. Apart from this, there is no fear of adulteration in thandai made from honey or jaggery.

Do these things to keep your cold cool

To keep the thandai cool, keep it in the freezer for some time before keeping it in the fridge so that its taste increases even more. Apart from this, before serving the Thandai, keep the glasses in the freezer for some time, which will make the Thandai seem even cooler and refreshing. In this way you can present delicious and nutritious Thandai to your family and friends on Holi.