Thandai Overnight Oats

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Thandai Overnight Oats is an Indian fusion twist of traditional Thandai and creamy overnight oats. This refreshing, make-ahead breakfast combined rolled oats, chia seeds, and warm milk infused with Thandai flavors such as saffron, cardamom, rosewater, fennel seeds, peppercorns, and nuts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Soak & Refrigerate Time8

Total Time8 15

Course: Breakfast & Brunch

Cuisine: Indian Fusion

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

For Thandai Paste

6 almonds soaked & blanched
6 cashews soaked
2 tsp pistachios soaked
1 tsp poppy seeds
2 peppercorns
4 green cardamoms
2 tsp watermelon seeds
1/4 cup whole milk

For Thandai

1 1/4 cup milk
3 pinches saffron rubbed
Add blended paste
1/2 tbsp rose water
1 tbsp maple syrup

For Thandai Overnight oats

2/3 cup + 2 tbsp old-fashioned oats
1/2 tbsp chia seeds
add hot Thandai

For Garnish

edible roses
3 strands saffron per serving
1 tsp chopped pistachios per serving

Instructions

Make Thandai Mix: Soak almonds, cashews, and pistachios in hot water for at least 2 hours. Rinse and drain the nuts. Blanch the almonds (remove the skin from the almonds). Add the nuts, 1/4 cup of milk, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, melon seeds, green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and peppercorns in a blender. Blend until you have a smooth and creamy paste.
Make Thandai. In a small pot, heat 1 1/4 cups of milk. Once hot, add saffron (kesar). Whisk and heat for about 2 minutes. Add the blended paste, rosewater, and maple syrup. Whisk for a few minutes until very hot, but not boiling. Set aside for a couple of minutes for all the flavors to infuse.
Make Thandai Overnight Oats. In a bowl, add old-fashioned oats, chia seeds, and the Thandai we just prepared. Be sure to leave out the sediment at the bottom, as it tends to settle. Stir well. Wait until oats are lukewarm, cover, and refrigerate overnight oats for at least 6 hours or longer. Remove the oats from the refrigerator and stir them. Garnish with edible rose petals and chopped pistachios, and enjoy!

Notes

Soak Nuts: Soak the nuts for at least 2 hours, which helps soften them. Also, blanch the almonds (remove the skin) before blending.
Saffron: Add the saffron to warm milk at the right time—if added too early, it will not release its full flavor.
Refrigerate: Refrigerate "overnight oats" for at least 6 hours or longer. For the best results, refrigerate overnight.
Vegan option: Use nondairy milk such as almond or cashew milk instead of whole milk.

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