Thandai: a chilled almond and spice milk drink for Holi
A cooling North Indian milk drink built on a paste of almonds, poppy seeds and fennel, chilled and spiced with saffron, cardamom and rose.
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Gajar ka halwa: a slow-cooked carrot dessert for winter
A warm, ghee-rich carrot halwa simmered with milk and khoya, finished with cardamom and nuts. A winter classic from Punjab.