Lassi is a popular Indian drink made using yoghurt. It is usually served sweet though salted version may be made. It is ideal drink during summer. Punjabi lassi is very popular and tasty, second to nothing. Today, I present to you this version of Punjabi Lassi.
Benefits of lassi:
- It is a coolant to the body.
- It is ideal drink during summer.
- It can be easily made at home. Less fat may be used in it.
- It can be consumed by people of all ages.
- It is a good source of probiotics.
- It aids in digestion as it contains lactobacillus.
Difference between buttermilk and lassi:
Buttermilk and lassi is often confused. Technically, buttermilk is the residue that is left out after churning butter from cream. However, lassi is made using thick yoghurt. It is churned with a blender to make lassi. Lassi is usually thicker and has more fat content in it. Buttermilk is thinner in consistency. Lassi is more acidic than buttermilk. Spicy buttermilk is usually served after lunch in many states as Gujarat and Rajasthan.Lassi is from North India and usually served during breakfast.
Different Kind of Lassi :
Over the years, I have recreated different varieties of lassi during summer. Cucumber lassi is spicy and I love it. Strawberry lassi is ideal to serve when you have a couple of berries at home.
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Lets get to the recipe of Punjabi Lassi
Ingredients :
- Curds or yoghurt 250ml
- Milk 100ml
- Water 150ml
- Sugar 3tsp
- Cream 1tsp
- Pistachois a few
- Cardamom powder a pinch
Method :
Blend the curds and cream with a blender or a churner. Add water, milk and sugar to it. Blend all ingredients together to get a lather. Pour it into a glass. Add cardamom powder, pistachois and cardamom powder to it. Serve immediately.
Note: Add more sugar if needed.
Punjabi Lassi
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Blend the curds and cream with a blender or a churner. Add water, milk and sugar to it. Blend all ingredients together to get a lather. Pour it into a glass. Add cardamom powder, pistachois and cardamom powder to it. Serve immediately.
Notes
Cream may be avoided.
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Thanks for sharing such beautiful version dear. Looks refreshing and YUM
Thankyou dear Kushi
Dearest Jaya I loved that you added cream, pistachios & cardamom powder to the lassi. Makes it even more tasty. Yummy yummy.
Thankyou dear Piyali
Such a refreshing lassi… Perfect for the season, Love it 🙂
Many thanks Gauri
One of our favourites. Love your refreshing glass of lassi
I love thick creamy lassi but not the sweet type. I prefer either salty and if I make the fruity ones, I don’t add sugar to mine. Adding cream makes it so much more special.
addition of cream to lassi makes it super delish and tasty na.. takes me to my punjab / chandigarh visit in 2011/12
That addition of cr4eam must be making it so thick and delicious. Love the frothy top of the glass as I can never get enough of it.