Holi special : Thandai

Holi is incomplete without a tall glass of Thandai, which is a popular North Indian drink during this festival of colours. Made with milk and dry fruits, this delicious drinks recipe is a must have in summers.
Ingredients
4 1/2 cups full- fat milk, boiled and cooled
1/4 cup powdered sugar
a pinch of freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
a few saffron (kesar) strands

To Be Blended Into A Fine Powder
1/4 cup almonds (badam)
2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
20 whole white peppercorns (kalimirch)

Method :
1. Combine the prepared powder and milk in a deep bowl, mix well using a whisk and refrigerate for 2 hours
2. Strain the mixture through a strainer, add the sugar, pepper powder and saffron and mix well. 
3. Pour equal quantities of the thandai into 4 individual glasses and serve chilled.