BHANG KI THANDAI

Preparation Method :

• To prepare the bhang, grind bhang leaves with sugar in a mortar with pestle.
• Heat ghee in a pan, add the ground paste and water. Heat it until bubble begins to appear. Turn off the heat and allow it stand for 5-8 minutes for steeping.
• Grind it in a blender into thick paste and strain it using a muslin cloth.
• In a blender jar, add half the quantity of almonds, pistachio, watermelon seeds, whole black pepper, fennel seeds, cinnamon, cloves and sugar and blend it with water into smooth paste.
• Add this paste to the milk and stir in the bhang. Add cardamom powder and mix it well. Refrigerate it for 2 hours.
• Slice the remaining almonds.
• While serving, place some ice cubes in each glass and then pour the bhang thandai. Garnish with sliced almond.
• Place a rose petal in each glass and then serve it.
• Caution: As it is a powerful intoxicating drink, be careful as everyone has different tolerance level.