Yogurt Lassi 
Lassi is a chilled sweet yogurt drink. It tastes awesome when flavoured with cardamom and topped with chopped nuts. It is a traditional drink of Punjab (North India) but it is popular world wide. There are many variation of lassi recipe available. Sometimes sugar is replaced with salt and this variation is known as salted lassi or chaas.
Another variation is Makhaniya lassi which is popular in Rajasthan and Gujrat states of India. In this version, it is topped with dollop of fresh butter. Fruits can also be used in this recipe to give a nice smoothy texture and flavour. Some popular fruit lassi are mango lassi, strawberry lassi, kiwi lassi and many more.
It is rich in nutrients and there are many health benefits if you include this delicious drink in your diet. It can help to bring sound sleep revitalizing all the body systems. .
It is rich in calcium which is good for bones and teeth. Due to high moisture content it helps to fulfil the water requirement of the body, especially during the summer seasons. It is a probiotic that influences the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut and reduces the bad bacteria. it is rich in protein; therefore it is good for the development of body muscles.
If you are looking for drink recipes, you may like Mango mastani recipe, Water melon juice, mango milkshake and blueberry mojito recipe,Fresh figs milkshake recipe Mango lassi recipe
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- Apple smoothie
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- Strawberry blueberry smoothie recipe (vegan)
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Ingredients
Thick yogurt – 2 cups(greek yogurt is recommended)
Chilled milk – ¼ cup
Sugar – 3 tablespoons
Cardamom powder – a pinch
Pistachios – 2 tablespoons (chopped)
Glazed cherries (chopped) for garnish(optional)
Steps to prepare lassi recipe
Put yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
Add chilled milk and sugar. Using a wired whisk churn it thoroughly for at least 5 minutes till the sugar dissolves.
Add the cardamom powder and add the half of the chopped pistachios. Churn it again to create frothy layer. You will see that foam has formed on the top of lassi.
Now pour drink in glasses . Garnish with left pistachios and chopped cherries.
Serve it chilled. Enjoy !!
- Thick yogurt- 2 cups
- Chilled milk - ¼ cup
- Sugar - 3 tablespoon
- Cardamom powder - a pinch
- Pistachios - 2 tablespoon chopped
- Glazed cherries chopped for garnish(optional)
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Take greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
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Add chilled milk and sugar.
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Using a wired whisk churn it thoroughly for at least 5 minutes till the sugar dissolves.
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Add the cardamom powder and add the half of the chopped pistachios.
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Churn it again to create frothy layer.
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You will see that foam has formed on the top of lassi.
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Now pour drink in glasses .
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Garnish with left pistachios and chopped cherries.
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Serve it chilled.
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Enjoy !!
The amount of water/milk can be adjusted based on the consistency desired.
Curd and milk or water should be absolutely chilled.
You can use a hand blender in place of wired whisk and put all other ingredients. Blend every thing and serve lassi chilled.
kushi says
Loved the addition of nuts dear. Its yummy and your presentation is just awesome. WOW!
rachnaskitchen says
Thanks a lot Kushi !! I love nuts too in this recipe !!
Nava Krishnan says
My alll time fav. Looking at the stunning visuals is making me triple drool.
padma says
Very refreshing and cooling drink to beat the summer heat!!…Lovely clicks!!
Jeena says
Lassi looks outstanding…U have given it a new look…Liked the small variation and the garnish is excellent..
rachnaskitchen says
Thanks dear Jeena, glad that you liked it !!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
This looks so yummy and flavorful!!
rachnaskitchen says
Thanks a lot Annie !!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
love lassi, this looks fantastic Rachna!!
rachnaskitchen says
Thank you Manali
Gauri says
Ahaaa.. ek glass lassi-vassi ho jaaye… absolutely awesome clicks 🙂
rachnaskitchen says
Ha ha sure Gauri;-) Thanks a lot dear !!
Sketcher Vivek says
Superb mam
I love lassi
Thanks for suggestions to make lassi
Happy Garmi hahahahha
Ruby says
Your lassi reminds me of the lassi which I had last in Old Delhi. It was awesome and loved the taste.
Kevin Green says
I remember my maid in Mumbai making wonderful salt lassi and I think she added something green (cilantro/parsley?) and other spices. We are making your mango lassi tomorrow for the children since the weather is still warm in Austin Texas. Thank you for the lovely recipe and information on the salted lassi (my favorite).
tuktuk says
it is very good
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