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Thandai - festive, cold, and richer than you think

Thandai - festive, cold, and richer than you think

Thandai tastes light and cold, but one homemade glass is about 380 kcal - most of it fat from full-fat milk and nuts, plus sugar. Stick to one glass, try the lighter faraal version, or pour a half glass and enjoy Holi without the calorie surprise.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Thandai is the star of Holi. It is cold, sweet, and full of nuts and spices. But it hides a secret. One glass is richer than most people guess. The milk, the nuts, and the sugar all pile on calories behind that cool taste. Let's open it up and see where they come from.

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