Bhang Lassi (Thandai)
Bhang is preparation from the leaves and flowers (buds) of the female
cannabis plant, consumed in the
Indian subcontinent. It is consumed either as a
beverage or smoked.
[1] The traditional harvest and preparation of bhang occurs during the celebrations of
Holi in March and
Vaisakhi in April, hence associated with
Lord Shiva. It has now become synonymous with Holi, to the point where consuming bhang at that time is standard practice.
Bhang is made from the leaf and flower of a cannabis plant.
Bhaang thandai is a very popular drink in India specially during the festivals of
Holi and
Maha Shivratri and
Kali Puja .
Bhang Thandai is very popular in many parts of North India. It is made by mixing bhang with
thandai.
The intoxicating thandai is a drink prepared by grinding the buds and leaves of cannabis plant into a paste. This paste is then mixed with milk, ghee, and spices to prepare the Thandai.
Almonds, dry watermelon , poppy seeds, aniseed, etc are soaked for 1 to 2 hours in water . All the soaked ingredients are ground to a fine paste. Water is mixed with the paste and the mixture is strained to extract the liquid into a vessel. Then milk and sugar is added to the extracted liquid. To add to the flavour, cardamom powder and
gulkand or
gulabjal (rose essence) is mixed in the milk. This refreshing drink is then chilled before serving.
The cultivation of cannabis is illegal in many parts of India. Still bhang is widely available and consumed. It is a tradition for many Hindus to drink bhang on special occasions like
Holi ,the festival of colours.
Though
Bhaang Thandai is the most popular form of bhaang there are others too.
Baang Lassi is another popular drink made by mixing bhaang with
lassi, a very popular refreshing drink in North India made from yoghurt.
Baang Laddu is a round sweet mixed with bhanng to make it intoxicating.
Bhaang ke pakode is another very popular form of bhaang prepared specially during festivals.
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Ingredients: • 1/2 Ounce cannabis
• 2 Cups warm whole milk
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 1 tbsp Coconut milk
• 1 tbsp Almonds, chopped
• 1/8 tsp Ginger, powdered
• 1 Pinch garam masala
• 1/2 tsp Grenadine
• 1 Cup water
How to make Bhang Lassi: •Bring water to a boil in a teapot and add cannabis to it. •Brew for about 7 to 10 minutes, then strain. •Gradually grind the strained cannabis along with 2 tbsp of milk, repeat this process several times. •Strain the milk into another bowl and keep aside. •Add a little more milk to the cannabis and grind it along with the almonds, repeat this several times. •Remove the cannabis and pour the milk, coconut milk, grenadine and boiled water into a container. •Combine ginger, sugar, and garam masala with it, keep stirring. •Bhang Lassi is ready to serve.
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