Thandai Masala Powder

With Holi just knocking at the door, I am sure many of you must have already got busy with its preparations - from making mithais and snacks to buying colors and pichkaris. Well, I am also all geared up to soak my heart and soul in the unlimited fun and excitement of this colorful festival. The first thing I have begun with is making this homemade Thandai Masala Powder . Fresh, fragrant and loaded with the goodness of dry nuts and spices, this masala is a quintessential part of my Holi celebrations every year and needless to say, I make it in big batches to use even later, during the scorching hot days of summers. Traditionally, making Thandai is a long and tedious process, however, this masala powder can be made in a jiffy and really comes handy when you are craving for a refreshing drink to satiate your thirst instantly; simply mix two tablespoons of this powder along with some sugar to a glass of chilled milk and your yummylicious drink is ready in just no time. Want to know t...