Thandai drink and play with natural colors
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A popular drink on the day of holi – Thandai (Serves 4-5) Ingredients ...
Almonds – 15-20
Method: Now take out these ingredients in a large Bowl. Add powdered sugar, water and milk. Strain through Muslin cloth until liquid is smooth. Pour the thandai in glasses and add lots of crushed ice in every glass. |
safe and natural colors |
Orange and redThe flowers of palash or tesu tree, also called the flame of the forest, are typical source of bright red and deep orange colours. Powdered fragrant red sandal wood, dried hibiscus flowers, madder tree, radish and pomegranate are alternate sources and shades of red. Mixing lime with turmeric powder creates an alternate source of orange powder, as does boiling saffron (kesar) in water.GreenMehendi and dried leaves of gulmohur tree offer a source of green colour. In some areas, the leaves of spring crops and herbs have been used as source of green pigment.YellowHaldi (turmeric) powder is the typical source of yellow colour. Sometimes this is mixed with chickpeas, gram or other flour to get the right shade. Bael fruit, amaltas, species of chrysanthemums, and species of marigold are alternate sources of yellow. BlueIndigo, Indian berries, species of grapes, blue hibiscus and jacaranda flowers are traditional sources of blue colour for Holi.Magenta and purpleBeetroot is the traditional source of magenta and purple colour. Often these are directly boiled in water to prepare coloured water.BrownDried tea leaves offer a source of brown coloured water. Certain clays are alternate source of brown.BlackSpecies of grapes, fruits of amla (gooseberry) and vegetable carbon (charcoal) offer gray to black colours. |
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