Indian Ice Tea recipe

Though not a tea drink, I thought this spicy milk drink would appeal to all the chai fans. Thandai drinks are popular in India during the colour festival of Holi.

Ingredients:

* 15 almonds
* 2 tsp aniseed
* 2 tsp poppy seeds
* 8 cardamom pods
* 12 tsp sugar
* 2 tsp peppercorns
* 2 tsp cumin seeds
* 300ml water
* 400ml milk
* 4 tsp crushed ice

Preparation:
Grind all the spices, with the almonds separate. Blend together in a large bowl, and add water and milk. Strain through cheesecloth until liquid is smooth. Serve cold.
Serves 4-5