Here’s a simple and refreshing Lassi recipe—a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that can be sweet, salty, or flavored with fruits and spices. Perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
Ingredients (Sweet Lassi – Serves 2)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk
- 2–3 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional, for authentic flavor)
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Optional garnish: chopped pistachios, saffron strands, or a pinch of rose water
Instructions
- Blend ingredients
- In a blender, combine yogurt, water or milk, sugar, and cardamom powder. Blend until smooth and frothy.
- Add ice
- Add a few ice cubes and blend again if you want a chilled drink.
- Serve
- Pour into glasses and garnish with pistachios, saffron, or a drop of rose water if desired.
Variations
- Mango Lassi: Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks while blending.
- Salty Lassi: Skip the sugar, add a pinch of salt and roasted cumin powder.
- Mint Lassi: Add a few fresh mint leaves while blending for a refreshing twist.
Tips
- Use full-fat yogurt for creamier texture.
- Adjust water or milk to get your preferred thickness.
- Chill the ingredients beforehand for an extra refreshing drink.
If you want, I can give a super-quick 2-ingredient mango lassi recipe that’s ready in 3 minutes with just yogurt and mango.
Do you want me to do that?
