Monday, August 10, 2015

Sweet Lassi


Lassi is a yogurt based drink that is very popular in the Indian subcontinent. Lassi could be either savory or sweet. It is a blend of yogurt , water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Today, I will be sharing with you all a delicious recipe for SWEET LASSI.


Sweet Lassi is very popular in Punjab. Do visit a Punjabi Dhaaba and order a Aloo parata and Lassi combo. Believe me, its a total bliss. Punjabi sweet lassi is very thick and is topped with malai or cream. Traditionally, it is prepared by churning with a wooden whisk but it tastes equally good when prepared with a blender too.



The Sweet Lassi recipe that I will be sharing today is much lighter and very easy to prepare too. Serve it chilled and you have a perfect refreshing drink for a hot summery day.

INGREDIENTS:
Note: All measurements are based on the US measuring cup and spoon sizes where 1 cup = 235 ml
  • Plain Yogurt (chilled): 1 cup (I used homemade low fat yogurt)
  • Milk (chilled) : 1 cup (You can use cold water instead)
  • Sugar : 5 tbsp (or as per taste)
  • Cardamom powder / Elaichi powder : 1/4 tsp
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • Saffron : A small pinch
  • Crushed almonds and pistachios for garnish
PROCEDURE:
  • Blend yogurt, milk (or water), sugar, saffron and cardamom powder in a blender .
  • Take some ice cubes in two tall glasses.
  • Pour the lassi in these two glasses.
  • Garnish with crushed pistachios and almonds.
  • Serve immediately.
This post is a part of the Blog Hop event "Beverages". Check out other amazing beverages from the Culinary Hoppers team .. Piyali (Raibi) . Anu (Strawberry Coconut cooler with Kiwi and Lime, Strawberry Banana Yogurt Drink), Vani (Beverage Collection) , Jayashree (Iced Expresso) , Padma (Honey Ginger Lemonade, Mint Flavored watermelon Cooler, Virgin Pina Colada), Sonal (Jamun Amla Panna) , Shailja (Musk Melon Cooler) and Swati (Roohafza Applade)


13 comments:

  1. awesome! love the lassi and the pictures - so yum and refreshing :)

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  2. Lassi looks very refreshing...I can finish it in one gulp!!...slurpp!!

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  3. OMG
    Reminded me of childhood days! Will make it sink again! 😀
    Lovely share Shubha! ❤️

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  4. Refreshing & cool drink for hot summer. Beautiful pic.

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  5. Wow..lovely lassi...reminded me of my childhood....and it looks so refreshing...I am drooling!

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  6. lovely drink always my favourite...done to perfection shubha

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  7. Lovely one Shubha, Nothing like this

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  8. This looks so lovely dear. I love the frothy top with a nutty crust and tinges of saffron. How supremely delicious your glasses of lassi look. Truly the pictures epitomise the hearty Punjabi drink totally. Loving it and so wishing to grab a glass from there.

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  9. I love lassi. Very popular over here too. This is a loveable sweet lassi. Thank you. Gonna make.

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  10. A classic cooling drink. and a great drink to end an meal after lunch or dinner. Loved the clicks and presentation.

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  11. Wow this lassi looks super delicious. The garnishing on the top is looking too awesome:-)

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