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Dairy Milk Chocolate Thandai Drink Recipe

Sunita Chakrabarty

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Published: Oct 19, 2024

Last Updated Date:Feb 04, 2026

Author :Sunita Chakrabarty

Sunita Chakrabarty

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With roots in traditional Bengali cooking and a heart open to global cuisines, Sunita has ...

Published : Oct 19, 2024

Last Updated Date: Feb 04, 2026

Warm chocolate and cool thandai might sound like an odd combination, but once you try it, there’s no going back. This year, celebrate Holi with this easy chocolate thandai drink recipe. Let the guests taste this traditional festive drink with a chocolatey twist.

Difficulty:medium

Serves:1

Time: 15 mins

Contains egg: No

Ever tried chocolate in your favorie thandai? If not, then you are in for a treat! Because after trying this chocolate thandai, there’s no going back. Combining two of the most delectable treats in one, this chocolate thandai is hands down the best drink ever. With the refreshing fumes of thandai and richness of chocolate, this drink is perfect for evening or morning refreshment. The best part about this beverage is that you can whip it up in about 15 minutes. So when you need a dessert quick......Read More

Ingredients for
Balanced Sweetness

1
serving

For the Recipe

50gm Dairymilk chocolate
¼ cup warm milk
1 spoon sugar
1 spoon thandai powder
1 cup ice
1 cup chilled milk

How to Make Chocolate Thandai Drink

Step 1

Take a bowl to add Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, sugar, and thandai powder. Mix all the dry ingredients well.

Step 2

Add warm milk to the powdered mix and give it a good mix till the chocolate dissolves completely and forms a smooth mixture.

Step 3

Once the smooth mixture is formed, pour this chocolate mixture into the serving glasses.

Step 4

Next, add some ice cubes to the mixture.

Step 5

Pour chilled milk on it. Sprinkle some thandai powder on top and serve it cold.

Thandai Serving Tips At Holi Gatherings

Serve them ice-cold: As the name suggests, thandai must be served chilled. For the best results, it is recommended to refrigerate it for 4-5 hours to let all the flavors blend.

Focus on garnishing: When it comes to thandai, garnishing plays an important role. To serve them during Holi, enhance the visual appeal by garnishing them with slivers of almonds, pistachios, dry rose petals, and a few strands of saffron.

Enhance the flavor profile: Consider adding some Gulkand (rose petal jam) on top of the drink to enhance the flavor profile. Also, if not using a thandai mix powder, make sure the spices like cardamom, fennel seeds, and black pepper are used moderately.

Conclusion

This Holi, enjoy the chocolatey goodness mixed with the aroma of spices and the creaminess of the nutty base. Make sure the guests have a great time sipping on it while sharing laughter and throwing colors at each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Thandai be made without alcohol?

Yes. Thandai is ideally a non-alcoholic, milk-based, Holi-special drink. It thandai is primarily made by blending nuts, seeds, spices, saffron, and milk.

Is chocolate thandai kid-friendly?

Yes, chocolate thandai is ideally considered kid-friendly as long as it is prepared without ‘Bhang’ ( a form of cannabis), or any kind of alcohol.

How long can Thandai be stored?

When mixed with milk, thandai can be stored in the refrigerator for one or two days. However, the raw components of the beverage last much longer. If made at home, the fresh thandai paste lasts up to 1 week in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer.