Thadal

Sindhi Thadal drink.

Thadal (Sindhi: ٿاڌل) is a cooling and energizing drink popular with the people of the Sindh province in Pakistan, in particular the pehlwan—practitioners of pehlwani, a form of wrestling local to the area.[1] The drink is believed to keep the wrestler's liver cool during fights and exercises.[2] The drink is prepared using ground char magaz (a blend of melon seeds, namely pumpkin, cantaloupe, watermelon and cucumber seeds), dry fruits, pepper and almonds.

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  1. ↑ "Traditional drink of wrestlers beats heat in southern Pakistan during Ramadan". Arab News. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  2. ↑ "Daily Times – Leading News Resource of Pakistan". www.dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 16 May 2026.