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Had a long day at work? Try this saffron-sandal cooler

Jun 18, 2020, 02:47 PM IST
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Saffron-sandal cooler
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Saffron-sandal cooler or kesar chandan thandai as it is popularly known in north India is a very popular drink in the summers. As the name suggests, it’s made from saffron (kesar) and sandalwood paste (chandan). This drink is exactly what you need after a long, tiring day at work. It's refreshing, calms the body, and is full of essential nutrients. Moreover, sandalwood is a natural coolant that helps bring down the body temperature.

Ingredients

  • Saffron - 12-15 strands
  • Almonds - 100gm
  • Sandalwood powder - 25gm
  • Fennel seeds - 25gm
  • Khus-khus (Poppy seeds) - 25gm
  • Muskmelon seeds - 25gm
  • Dry ginger powder - 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper - 1 tablespoon
  • Rose petal preserve/rose petal jam - 100gm
  • Sugar - 750gm
  • Water - 4 cups

Method

Soak the sandalwood powder in water for 8-10 hours. Drain the water out and don't throw the water away. Soak the saffron in a cup of water. Dissolve the sugar in hot water and make a thick paste. Into this, add the saffron and sandalwood water. Let it cool. Soak almonds, fennel, black pepper, khus-khus, and muskmelon seeds in separate cups of water. After 6-7 hours, drain the excess water and peel the skin off the almonds. Grind all ingredients to a fine paste. Add this mixture into the sugar-saffron-sandalwood paste. Now add rose petal preserve/rose petal jam and dry ginger powder to it.

(IANS)

 

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