- Soak almonds, pistachios, cashews, poppy seeds, melon seeds, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns in water for 5-6 hours or overnight.Grind the soaked ingredients with dried rose petals into a fine smooth paste. Add a little milk if needed.
- Boil the milk in a pan. Once milk starts to boil add sugar and saffron strands. Simmer the flame until sugar melts.Add nutmeg powder, cinnamon powder, and the ground paste. Stir continuously and let it boil for another 2-3 minutes more.
- Turn off the flame and let it cools down.The best homemade thandai recipe is ready to serve.