Lassi
A thick, creamy yogurt-based drink that can be sweet, salted or fruity. It is blended until frothy and served chilled.
Salt lassi: Raksanand, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Where it comes from
Lassi is a Punjabi favorite found across India and Pakistan, especially popular in the heat of summer. The most famous sweet versions are plain, rose and mango, while salted lassi is flavored with roasted cumin.
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Recipe
Make Lassi at home
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 cup cold water or milk
- 2-3 tbsp sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- Ice cubes
- 1 tsp rose water (optional)
- Chopped pistachios to garnish
How it's made
- Place the yogurt, water, sugar and cardamom in a blender.
- Add a handful of ice cubes.
- Blend until completely smooth and frothy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pour into tall glasses.
- Garnish with pistachios and serve cold.
Variations
- Mango lassi with ripe mango.
- Salted lassi with cumin and mint.
- Rose lassi.
Cook’s tip: Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest texture.
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About this page
Description and method written by Intercontinental Chef. Home-style method; quantities are a starting point, so adjust to taste.
Photo credit
- Salt lassi: Raksanand, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)