Get into a colourful mood this Holi. In addition to sampling regular Holi treats, try this mix of traditional and innovative recipes

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Ingredients

20-25 almondsu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0
4 cups milku00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0
A pinch saffronu00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0
u00c2u00bc tsp green cardamom powderu00a0u00a0
A pinch nutmeg powderu00a0u00a0u00a0
4 tbsp sugar u00a0
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Method

Blanch almonds. Drain and peel. Slice half of them and grind the remaining to a paste.

Heat milk in a thick-bottomed non-stick vessel and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, add almond paste and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

Add saffron, green cardamom powder and nutmeg powder and mix. Add sugar and mix.

Take four glasses. Put some of the sliced almonds and pour hot milk over them.u00a0

Serve hot, sprinkled with the remaining sliced almonds.