By: Toshita Sahni
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Thandai is a traditional beverage popularly relished on Holi. This sweet drink is a blend of milk, nuts, seeds and spices.
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While thandai is a Holi staple, there are many other cold drinks you can also serve and enjoy during this festival. Here are 10 such options to consider:
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This fermented drink is typically made with carrots, mustard seeds and water. Kanji is perfect during festivities as it's said to aid digestion.
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One of the most beloved Indian cold drinks, lassi should be on your Holi menu. You can offer choices like malai lassi, mango lassi, kesar lassi, etc.
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Holi is the time to indulge in rich ingredients and badam milk allows you to do just that. If made well, it can be like drinking a delicious mithai!
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Beat the heat with the cooling comfort of rose sharbat this Holi. It's bound to be a crowd-pleaser whether you're celebrating indoors or outdoors.
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This traditional drink is made using shrikhand and unsalted buttermilk. Thick and creamy, piyush is usually flavoured with cardamom, saffron and nuts.
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Let the colours of Holi reflect in your glass of falooda! Combine milk, ice cream, sabja and vermicelli to make this decadent treat.
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Tired of all the sweet options and still want a slightly creamy drink? Make spiced chaas (buttermilk) and customise it to your liking.
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Enhanced with cumin, this tangy cold drink is not only tasty but also helps you debloat. It requires just a handful of basic ingredients.
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Raw mangoes are already available in some markets. Take advantage of the season and use them to make aam panna!
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If you want a quick and simple option, make shikanji. Similar to lemonade or nimbu paani, it can be made in advance and stored for a long period.
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To explore savoury Holi snack options
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