We Indians have a calendar full of festivals on which we can cherish and enjoy with our loved ones. In the long list, two festivals, Holi and Diwali hold a special position. On these festivals, relatives and friends visit each others’ places. So, it becomes important to prepare some delicacies to welcome our guests. But the question, what to serve? Always baffle our mind. Here, we come to rescue you from this situation. If want to try something different with sweets on Holi, then we are providing a list of 6 Indian homemade drinks. These drinks will make your welcome warmer.
Thandai:
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Thandai is the most popular drink which is served on the occasion of Holi. To prepare this, you need yoghurt, pistachios, almonds, cashew nuts, poppy seeds, sugar, and rose petals. Thandai is preferred to be drunk chilled, perhaps this is where it gets its name Thandai. Many people also like to drink plain Thandai without dry fruits. If you don’t want to take the pain, the market is full of flavored Thandai that you can serve to your guests.
Lassi:
Another heat beating popular Indian drink is Lassi. A glass full of chilled sweet Lassi will leave you reinvigorated. In many parts of the country, Holi is considered incomplete without Lassi. You can make Lassi both sweet or salty. You can also try flavored Lassi if you want.
Masala milk:
Although more popular in winter, masala milk can be enjoyed during any part of the year. It is prepared by adding powder of dry fruits and some special spices like cardamom, clove and saffron with milk. Boil the milk with this powder and serve hot to your guests. There is no better drink than this to kill your fatigue after playing Holi.
Jaljeera:
Jaljeera is a very refreshing drink, after playing Holi, you get completely refreshed by drinking Jaljeera. It is made by mixing tamarind pulp, mint and cumin powder. Apart from being refreshing, Jaljeera will also ease the digestion of heavy delicacies of Holi. Chilled Jaljeera is a must add-on to your Holi party.
Kesariya milk:
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Kesariya milk is made of Saffron, milk, sugar, cardamom, pistachios and almonds. You can include saffron milk in your list of Holi special drinks. It is a very delicious drink and you will definitely receive admiration from your guests for this drink.
Badami sharbat:
Here is another contender in the list of Holi drinks. This Holi serve your guests very refreshing Badami sharbat. It is a nutritious drink prepared with the flavor of nuts, almonds and saffron.