Almond Pistachio Shake
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 servings
Description
Indian spices and a trio of nuts give this shake a range of complex flavors and condensed milk adds a rich creaminess.
Ingredients
- Full Cream Milk - 2 cups (480 ml) or little more
- Condensed Milk - 2 tbsp (30 ml) (optional, add 2 tsp Sugar if you plan not to add condensed milk)
- Almonds - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Pistachios - 20
- Cashews - 10
- Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Saffron Strands as needed
- Rose Water - 2 drops
- Ice Cubes - 6 -7 (crushed)
Instructions
- Soak almonds, pistachios and cashews in hot water, leave it for an hour. Now chop few almonds and pistachios, keep aside, this we will need for final garnishing of our drink.
- After an hour, peel the almonds and in a blender blend the almonds,pistachios and cashews to a fine paste.
- Now add to that paste in the blender milk, cardamom powder, condensed milk, rose-water and ice and blend again. Keep blending till well mixed, give it a taste to check the texture, then blend in additional milk or condensed milk until the texture is perfectly suited to your taste. Serve this milkshake garnished with the chopped almonds and pistachios, top it with few saffron strands.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do the almonds, pistachios, and cashews need to soak for an hour before blending?
Soaking softens the nuts so they blend into a fine, creamy paste rather than a gritty one. After the hour-long soak, the almonds are also peeled by hand — their skins would otherwise give the shake a slightly bitter, rough texture.
What role does rose water play, and can I leave it out?
Rose water adds a delicate floral note that is classic in Indian nut-based drinks. I use just 2 drops, so it is subtle rather than perfumed. If you don’t have it, you can omit it; the cardamom and saffron provide plenty of aromatic complexity on their own.
Is the condensed milk required, or can I sweeten it another way?
The condensed milk is optional. If you skip it, add 2 tsp of regular sugar instead. You can also blend in extra condensed milk or milk after tasting to dial in the sweetness and consistency you prefer.
this serves how much people??