Sweet Lassi Recipe

Indian Sweet Lassi is a very popular curd based traditional Indian summer drink, especially from Punjab. Blending curd or yogurt, sugar, cardamom, and garnish with some dry fruits, serve this chilled drink with few ice cubes.

Lassi is very refreshing drink and served after the meal or served as is.

These days many fruit-based lassis are available which are easy to make at home. But this basic sweet lassi still works wonders.

In Punjab this is served in big glasses with parathas, having a layer of homemade butter on top of it. This buttery lassi is knowns as Makkhanya lassi.

What is Lassi

Lassi drink can be described as yogurt or curd whisked with some flavor (fruits, saffron or cardamom) and sweetener.

It is a yogurt or curd based refreshing Indian summer drink, prepared by churning homemade curd & flavoring like cardamom or saffron.

You can see how to make yogurt (curd) at home using instant pot.

Traditionally it is prepared to beat curd in an earthen pot with a wooden whisk. Top it with some homemade "malai" (cream) and just relish.

I made this in the blender and added some milk to dilute it. You can add water too, also there is no cream or homemade butter in this lassi.

You can make sweet & salted lassi but the sweet version is more popular in all over the world.

Health Benefits

Yogurt or curd based drinks are very healthy.

• Having good bacteria lassi helps in digestive system health.
• Rich in calcium and takes care of bone health.
• Build immunity & stamina if taken every day.
• A great probiotic drink which prevents any stomach related problem like gas, bloating.

Difference between Lassi and Buttermilk

Lassi & Buttermilk both are Indian summer drinks. Lassi is originated from Punjab, whereas Buttermilk is from Rajasthan & Gujrat.

Buttermilk is prepared with the leftover liquid after butter is churned out from the cream. Lassi is a purely yogurt-based drink.

Buttermilk is always salted and very thin consistency drink whereas Lassi is supposed to be thick, creamy & flavored with cardamom or saffron.

Why you will love this recipe

Lassi is one of the cooking drink, you will love it everyday because

• Due to curd or yogurt, it helps in digestion.
• A great probiotic drink to have with every meal.
• If prepared with greek yogurt then a protein-rich drink.
• Provides calcium and other nutrients.
• In summer helps in cooling the body from inside.

Ingredients

Please check RECIPE CARD for detailed ingredients list with accurate measurement.

• Yogurt- I am using greek yogurt to make Indian lassi. Normally plain curd is used to make Punjabi lassi.
• Flavorings- Cardamom or saffron strands are preferred to add while blending. I used cardamom powder to make this sweet lassi. (Saffron version also mentioned below the picture)
• Garnishing- Chopped dry fruits like almond & pistachio are used for garnishing while serving
• Other Ingredients- Ice cubes & water or milk

How to make Punjabi lassi

Lassi is one of the easiest summer drinks to prepare. You can make using a blender and also without a blender. Let see how to make lassi at home.

Step-1 Add all ingredients in blender

Take all ingredients listed (except "For garnish"), to a blending jar.

Step-2 Blend well

Pulse for a few seconds till it becomes frothy.

Step-3 Serve chilled

Pour in two glasses and garnish with dry fruits.Serve Chilled.

Serving suggestions

Due to its cooling properties it is prepared more often in summer season. But you can make anytime during the year.

It is best served after spicy meal to balance the heat. But you can take it any time during the day.

Palak paneer, sarson da saag, alu matar, alu gobi gravy are few main courses which go well with sweet Punjabi Lassi.

Storing suggestions

Though it takes only 5 minutes to make sweet lassi. Still you can make ahead and store in the fridge for 6-7 days.

Variations

You can make a variety of sweet lassis by adding different fruits like strawberry, mango, banana and any other sweet fruits.

Adding rose syrup will make rose lassi, don't forget to add chopped dry fruits while serving.

You can make chocolate lassi by adding chocolate syrup.

Adding strawberries will make strawberry lassi.

Tips & FAQ's

1. Use powdered sugar. It dissolves faster.
2. Make sure curd used in making lassi is not sour.
3. Adding flavors like cardamom or saffron is completely optional.
4. Do not pulse more otherwise the butter will start separating from curd.
5. You can make lassi with greek yogurt like I made, at the same time use less water while making it with regular curd.

You may also like some other summer Indian recipes

• Sattu Drink
• Watermelon Lemonade
• Masala Chaas Spiced Butter Milk
• Shikanji
• Rose Lemonade or Roohafja Drink
• 3 Ingredient sugar-free strawberry milkshake

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