Sweet, Punjabi Lassi Recipe – A classic, traditional beverage for hot summer days. Now a days it is not only popular in Punjab or North India but all over the India.
This lassi is really thick since less amount of liquid is used vs amount of yogurt. And because it is thick consistency it is also quite filling and heavy. But if you prefer thin and light version then add more liquid (water or milk).
It is cooling to your body during the hot or warmer days. Because it is made from yogurt and it has cooling properties.
Other than this sweet version, there are many other variations to the lassi. E.g. salted lassi, masala lassi. It is also made by adding fruits like mango lassi.
If serving it right away or immediately then always use chilled yogurt and chilled water/milk. Or you can make it ahead of time and let it chill in the fridge for few hours before serving.
Traditionally it is topped with malai or makhan (white butter) or sometimes with khoya or rabri. I have not added any topping here otherwise it would make it too heavy.
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How to make Lassi Recipe (Step by Step Photos):
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1) Take the yogurt and sugar in a bowl. Always use fresh, chilled and thick curd, do not use watery part.
2) Now using wooden churner (madani or valonu), beat it very well or till the sugar dissolves completely.
3) And yogurt will get smooth and slightly frothy.
4) Now add cardamom powder.
5) Also add rose water
6) And add ½ cup of chilled water.
7) Again churn or whisk it till becomes frothy.
8) You can see the good froth on top.
Pour into serving glass. Garnish with little sprinkle of cardamom powder or sliced pista or kesar.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy a glass of lassi anytime during the summer season or after the meal. It can be served as a breakfast, this makes very filling breakfast.
Sweet, Punjabi Lassi Recipe
US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
Ingredients (1 cup = 240 ml)
- 2 cups Plain Yogurt (Dahi or Curd), chilled
- 3-4 tablespoons Sugar
- ½ cup Water or Milk (chilled)
- ¼ teaspoon Green cardamom seeds powder
- ½ teaspoon Rose water
Instructions
- Take yogurt and sugar in a bowl and start beating using wooden churner aka madani or wire whisk till sugar dissolves.
- Then add cardamom powder, rose water and chilled water.
- Again beat it till it becomes frothy.
- Pour into serving glass, garnish with little cardamom powder and serve.
Notes
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
Juho Song
Thanks you for your good explanation. And do you have a recipe for making a malai? I saw indians have a malai topping on lassi
Kanan
True, traditionally lassi is topped with malai.
to get malai, boil milk and then let it cool down completely. Once cooled, a thin layer of fat will float on top. Collect that in a small bowl. Whip it slightly to make it smooth. This is called malai.
Raj
What is the difference between this and buttermilk
Kanan
Buttermilk aka chaas is usually savory and has thin consistency. While this lassi is sweet and is thick like smoothie.