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Paan Shots Recipe - Prepare Paan Leaves
Wash 4 fresh paan leaves thoroughly. Remove the stems from all the leaves, as these will not be used. Cut the paan leaves into small pieces and place them in a blender jar.
Create Paan Premix
Add 1.5 tbsp fennel (saunf), 14 almonds, 14 cashews, 10 green cardamom pods (seeds only), and 2 tbsp gulkand to the blender jar with the paan leaves. Add a few ice cubes and blend until a smooth, creamy paste is formed. This is your Paan premix. Store this premix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Blend Paan Shots
In the same blender jar, add 2 tablespoons of the prepared Paan premix. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla ice cream, sugar to your taste, ice, and 2 cups of chilled milk. Blend everything until well combined and smooth.
Serve Paan Shots
Pour the freshly blended Paan Shots into serving glasses. Garnish with finely chopped paan leaves and rose petals for an appealing presentation. For a brighter color, you can add a drop of green food coloring.
Thandai Recipe Steps - Prepare and Soak Dry Fruits & Spices
Gather all your dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, rose petals) and spices (poppy seeds (khus khus), fennel, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, saffron). Combine all these ingredients in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of water and soak for a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour to soften them. This soaking process is crucial for a smooth Thandai paste.
Boil and Chill Milk
Pour 500ml of milk into a saucepan and add 3 tablespoons of sugar. Bring the milk to a boil. Once boiled, turn off the heat and let the milk cool down completely. Ensure the milk is perfectly chilled before proceeding.
Create Thandai Premix
Transfer the soaked dry fruits and spices, along with the soaking water, into a blender jar. Blend until you achieve a very smooth and fine paste. This paste is your Thandai premix. You can store this premix in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Prepare Thandai Drink
In a blender jar, combine the chilled milk with a desired amount of the prepared Thandai premix. Add a pinch of saffron threads for enhanced color and flavor. Blend thoroughly until smooth and well mixed.
Serve Thandai
Add ice cubes to serving glasses. Pour the freshly prepared Thandai over the ice. Garnish with chopped pistachios and a few strands of saffron for an authentic and appealing finish. Enjoy your refreshing homemade Thandai!
