Badam ki Sardai is a traditional and refreshing summer drink made with almonds, melon seeds, and fragrant spices. This cooling beverage is perfect for beating the heat and is often enjoyed during Ramadan, Eid, or hot summer days in South Asia. Rich in flavor and nutrition, it’s a must-try for nut lovers
🥤 Serving Size:
Serves 4–5 people
⏱️ Prep Time:
8 hours (soaking time)
🍳 Cook Time:
10 minutes
⏳ Total Time:
8 hours 10 minutes
🌰 Ingredients
½ cup Almonds (Badam)soaked overnight, peeled)
2 tbsp Melon Seeds (Magaz)
1 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
4 to 6 Black Peppercorns
4 to 5 pods Green Cardamoms (Elaichi)
½ cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
4 cups Milk (chilled, boiled and cooled
1 tsp Rose Water (optional)
Ice cubes – as needed
📝 Instructions
1. Soak and Prep
Soak almonds overnight in water. Next day, peel them. Also soak melon seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, and cardamom in water for 2–3 hours
2. Grind the Mixture
In a blender, add peeled almonds and all soaked ingredients with a little water. Blend into a smooth paste.
3. Strain the Mixture
Use a fine muslin cloth or strainer to strain the mixture, extracting the thick syrup/paste. You can add a bit of milk or water to help extract all the goodness.
4. Mix with Milk
Add the almond-spice paste to cold milk. Stir well.Add sugar and rose water, and mix until fully dissolved.
5. Serve
Garnish with crushed almonds or pistachios (optional).
💡 Tips:
You can store the Sardai base (the paste) in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
For extra cooling, add a few strands of soaked saffron.
Always serve chilled for the best taste!
Serving Suggestion:
Serve in tall glasses with crushed ice, and garnish with chopped nuts and a dash of rose petals for a festive look.
