Holi 2024: MasterChef India Contestant Aruna Vijay Shares Recipe To Make Delish Thandai

Image Courtesy: Instagram/ Aruna Vijay (@aruna_vijay_masterchef)

Holi-Special Drink

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Ingredients:

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