Preparation Time: 10 minutes.
Cooking Time: Nil.
Makes: 5 glasses.
Soaking Time: 30 minutes.
¼ cup deseeded dates
2 tbsp cashewnuts (kaju)
¼ cup peeled almonds (badam)
¼ cup walnuts (akhrot)
5 to 6 dried figs (anjeer)
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 cups chilled milk
For the garnish
5 tsp chopped mixed nuts
1. Combine the dates, cashewnuts, almonds, walnuts and figs in enough hot water in a deep bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside to soak for 30 minutes.
2. Strain it using a strainer and discard the water.
3. Combine the soaked mixed nuts, ¾ cup of milk and sugar and blend it in a mixer till smooth.
4. Add the remaining 1¼ cups of milk and blend it again till smooth.
5. Pour equal quantities of the milkshake into 5 individual glasses.
6. Garnish each glass with 1 tsp of mixed nuts and serve immediately.