Thadal () is a cooling and energizing drink, used by the people and
pehlwan
Pehlwani, also known as Kushti, is a form of wrestling contested in the Indian subcontinent. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining Persian Koshti pahlevani with influences from native Indian Malla-yuddha. The words ''pehlwani'' an ...
of the
Sindh
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province in
Pakistan
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. The drink keeps the wrestler's liver cool during fights and exercises.
The drink is prepared using ground char magaz,(blend of melon seeds, namely pumpkin, cantaloupe, watermelon and cucumber seeds) dry fruits, pepper and almonds.
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Pehlwani
Pehlwani, also known as Kushti, is a form of wrestling contested in the Indian subcontinent. It was developed in the Mughal Empire by combining Persian Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals, Koshti pahlevani with influences from native Indian Malla- ...
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Wrestling
Wrestling is a martial art, combat sport, and form of entertainment that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset. Wrestling involves di ...
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Pehlivan Pehlivan or Pahlevan derives from Iranian language word meaning ''noble'', ''wrestler'', ''hero'' or ''champion'' and it is a loan word in many Asiatic languages as well as middle eastern languages including Turkish surname originally given to wres ...
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Non-alcoholic drinks