Thandai

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water
• 30 grams almonds(rinsed)
• 20 grams unsalted pistachios (rinsed)
• 30 grams melon seeds
• 2 tbsps dried rose petals or 2 tbsps rose water
• 2 tbsps khus khus (white poppy seeds)
• 1 tbsp saunf
• ½ tsp whole black peppercorns
• 3 to 4 green cardamoms (remove the husk)
• pinch of saffron (optional)
• 100 grams sugar
• 8 cups cold milk (or as needed)
• ice cubes as required