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Bowl with Thandai Ice cream
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Thandai Ice Cream

A delicious treat for summer, Thandai Ice Cream combines all the flavors of Thandai in EVERY bite.
Easy, quick and fuss-free recipe with only a handful of ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Churn Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Smruti

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add ¾ cup milk to a large bowl.
  • Add the thandai powder and sugar.
  • Churn using an immersion blender till the powder distributes well.
  • Add the whipping cream and mix with a spatula.
  • Chill the base for an hour to 90 minutes.
  • Mix saffron with the remaining ¼ cup lukewarm milk and set aside.
  • In a chilled ice cream maker bowl add the base and saffron milk.
  • Start churning the ice cream.
  • Once the ice cream begins to form i.e. you see it thickening well add dried rose petals and nuts.
  • Churn for another 3 minutes to distribute the nuts and stop the machine.
  • You can enjoy it right away as a soft serve ice cream or chill in a freezer safe container with some added toppings.

Video

Notes

  • Make sure you chill the ice cream maker pot before using. If it is not frozen, the ice cream will not form.
  • The base of the ice cream should be cold but not frozen. Placing it in the fridge for an hour usually works well.
  • The sweetness in the ice cream tends to lessen on freezing. So even if the base is slightly extra sweet, it will mellow down once frozen.
  • Do not exceed the capacity specification of the manufacturer as it will result in the ice-cream overflowing and causing a mess.
  • Add the nuts and rose petals towards the end of the churning. This avoid them from getting stuck in the machine.
  • Pick and choose your toppings for the ice cream. They are not mandatory but recommended.
  • Freeze the ice cream using an airtight container or a metal bowl covered with shrink wrap as exposing the ice cream in the freezer will encourage crystals to form.
  • Use an airtight container to set the ice-cream. It helps eliminate freezer burns. I have used a metal pan for the purpose of the pictures.
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1349IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg