"Royal Kesariya Date Thandai (Sugar-Free Version)"

Name: "Royal Kesariya Date Thandai (Sugar-Free Version)"
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves: 500 ml (2 Large Glasses)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 10 Almonds; 8 Cashews; 8 Pistachios; 1 tbsp Melon seeds (magaz); 1 tsp Poppy seeds (khus khus); 1 tsp Fennel seeds (saunf); 8 Black peppercorns; 6 Green cardamom pods; Generous pinch Saffron (optional); 1 tbsp Dry rose petals (optional); Tiny pinch Nutmeg powder; 20 deseeded Royal Crown dates; 1 cup Warm water; 500 ml Full-fat milk; Generous pinch saffron; 500 ml saffron milk; 4 tbsp thandai premix; 4 tbsp date paste (adjust to taste); Few dry rose petals; Pinch saffron; Chopped nuts (optional); Cube Ice

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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Rich, festive and naturally sweet — the perfect balance of saffron warmth and nutty thandai depth.

A wholesome natural version made with homemade small-batch premix and naturally sweetened with dates.

Festive 👑
Rich & Traditional 🌿
Naturally Sweet & Wholesome 🌸
🌈 Perfect for Holi

Four weeks, countless flavours — Challenge complete.

🌿 Healthy Benefits:

• No refined sugar
• Naturally sweetened with dates
• Rich in antioxidants (saffron & nuts)
• Good source of healthy fats & energy
• Cooling spices like fennel help digestion
• Festive yet mindful indulgence

#HoliSpecial #SugarFreeDessert #NaturallySweet #HealthyFestiveTreat #NoRefinedSugar #HomemadeThandai #DateSweetened #TraditionalWithATwist #FestiveIndulgence

#CAS
#Week4
#CookandShine
#FlavoursofHoli
#Thandai

"Royal Kesariya Date Thandai (Sugar-Free Version)"

Rich, festive and naturally sweet — the perfect balance of saffron warmth and nutty thandai depth.

A wholesome natural version made with homemade small-batch premix and naturally sweetened with dates.

Festive 👑
Rich & Traditional 🌿
Naturally Sweet & Wholesome 🌸
🌈 Perfect for Holi

Four weeks, countless flavours — Challenge complete.

🌿 Healthy Benefits:

#HoliSpecial #SugarFreeDessert #NaturallySweet #HealthyFestiveTreat #NoRefinedSugar #HomemadeThandai #DateSweetened #TraditionalWithATwist #FestiveIndulgence

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#CAS
#Week4
#CookandShine
#FlavoursofHoli
#Thandai

"Royal Kesariya Date Thandai (Sugar-Free Version)"

Rich, festive and naturally sweet — the perfect balance of saffron warmth and nutty thandai depth.

A wholesome natural version made with homemade small-batch premix and naturally sweetened with dates.

Festive 👑
Rich & Traditional 🌿
Naturally Sweet & Wholesome 🌸
🌈 Perfect for Holi

Four weeks, countless flavours — Challenge complete.

🌿 Healthy Benefits:

#HoliSpecial #SugarFreeDessert #NaturallySweet #HealthyFestiveTreat #NoRefinedSugar #HomemadeThandai #DateSweetened #TraditionalWithATwist #FestiveIndulgence

#CAS
#Week4
#CookandShine
#FlavoursofHoli
#Thandai

"Royal Kesariya Date Thandai (Sugar-Free Version)"

Rich, festive and naturally sweet — the perfect balance of saffron warmth and nutty thandai depth.

A wholesome natural version made with homemade small-batch premix and naturally sweetened with dates.

Festive 👑
Rich & Traditional 🌿
Naturally Sweet & Wholesome 🌸
🌈 Perfect for Holi

Four weeks, countless flavours — Challenge complete.

🌿 Healthy Benefits:

#HoliSpecial #SugarFreeDessert #NaturallySweet #HealthyFestiveTreat #NoRefinedSugar #HomemadeThandai #DateSweetened #TraditionalWithATwist #FestiveIndulgence

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Ingredients

45 minutes (including soaking & infusion time)

Serves: 500 ml (2 Large Glasses)

For Sugar-Free Thandai Premix (Small Batch):(No sugar added)
10Almonds
8Cashews
8Pistachios
1 tbspMelon seeds (magaz)
1 tspPoppy seeds (khus khus)
1 tspFennel seeds (saunf)
8Black peppercorns
6Green cardamom pods
Generous pinch Saffron (optional)
1 tbspDry rose petals (optional)
Tiny pinch Nutmeg powder
For Date Paste:
20deseeded Royal Crown dates
1 cupWarm water
For Kesar Milk:
500 mlFull-fat milk
Generous pinch saffron
To Prepare Royal Kesariya Date Thandai:
500 mlsaffron milk
4 tbspthandai premix
4 tbspdate paste (adjust to taste)
For Garnish:
Few dry rose petals
Pinchsaffron
Chopped nuts (optional)
CubeIce

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Steps

45 minutes (including soaking & infusion time)

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1️⃣ Sugar-Free Thandai Premix:
▪︎ Dry roast melon seeds, poppy seeds, fennel & pepper until aromatic. Cool.
▪︎ Soak almonds 10 mins in hot water, peel.
▪︎ Grind everything into a fine powder.
▪︎ Store airtight.
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2️⃣ Date Paste:
▪︎ Soak dates in warm (not boiling) water 20–30 mins.
▪︎ Blend to smooth paste.
▪︎ Add little soaking water if needed.
▪︎ Refrigerate (keeps 4–5 days).
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3️⃣ Saffron Milk:
▪︎ Add saffron to hot boiled milk.
▪︎ Cover & infuse 20–30 mins.
▪︎ Let cool completely.
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4️⃣ Final Thandai:
▪︎ Add premix + date paste to cooled saffron milk.
▪︎ Blend well.
▪︎ Strain for silky texture.
▪︎ Chill 1–2 hours.
▪︎ Garnish & serve.
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Tips

• Soak dates in warm water for smoother paste.
• Use water (not milk) for longer storage.
• Cool milk fully before adding date paste.
• Strain once for smooth festive finish.
• Adjust sweetness as per preference.
• Royal Crown dates are semi-soft — soaking helps.