Okra Curry

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Thandai

Almonds - 1/2 cup

Cashews - 1/2 cup

Pistachios - 1/2 cup

Melon seeds - 2 tbsp.

Peppercorns - 10

Fennel seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp.

Cinnamon stick - 1

Poppy seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp.

Cardamoms - 4

Rose petals - 2 tbsp.

Milk - 4 1/2 cups

Saffron - 1 tsp soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk

Sugar - 1/2 cup

In a large bowl, combine the Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Melon seeds, Peppercorns, Fennel seeds, Cinnamon, Poppy seeds, Cardamoms, Rose petals, and add enough water to cover the nuts. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight for optimal results. Drain thoroughly, reserving the soaking water.

Peel the soaked Almonds and then place the drained Nuts in a blender with ¾ cup of the soaking Water. Blend until smooth.

Add Milk to this paste along with the Saffron-Milk mixture and Sugar; blend until creamy and smooth.

Refrigerate the Milk for at least 3 hours.

Serve chilled in individual glasses, garnished with chopped nuts and Saffron strands.