Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
The festival cooler of Holi and Shivratri — almonds, char magaz, poppy, fennel, rose, cardamom and pepper ground into milk; a complete cooling-tonic formula.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Soak and grind the seed-spice paste, whisk into sweetened cool milk and strain; festival portions, not daily glasses.
Classical Provenance: North Indian festival tradition; char magaz formula.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- classic paste: almond, melon seeds, poppy, fennel, rose, cardamom, black pepper
- with mishri in cold milk
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: kapha excess, congestion
- Contraindication: diabetes
- Contraindication: note: bhang thandai is an intoxicating variant — this entry is the plain food form only
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Thandai
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (240g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 78 kcal | 188 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.0 g | 21.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | 19.7 g |
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Calcium | 94.5 mg | 226.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 0.58 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.4 mg | 44.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 81.6 mg | 195.7 mg |
| Potassium | 129 mg | 310 mg |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 60 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 0.95 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg | 0.21 mg |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg | 3.1 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 20.6 µg | 49.5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.72 mg | 1.73 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.04 mg | 0.10 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.13 mg | 0.30 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.21 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 1.6 µg | 3.8 µg |
| Choline | 12.9 mg | 31.1 mg |
