This Easy Strawberry Lassi Recipe is a fruitier version of traditional lassi. It is an Indian yogurt drink made with a blend of fresh strawberries, yogurt and sugar. Perfect for the hot summer months but can be enjoyed all year round.
This creamy sweet lassi is ready in 5 minutes and can easily be made vegan.
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About
This homemade strawberry lassi is made by blending sweet strawberries to make a strawberry puree then yogurt is added. It is a welcome contrast to the plain sweet version.
These delicious recipes includes various flavorings such as sugar, salt, fruit pulp (like mango), or spices (such as cardamom or saffron).
There are two main types of lassi:
- Sweet Lassi recipe: This version is made with yogurt, water, sugar, and sometimes fruit to create a sweet and refreshing beverage.
- Salty Lassi: In this version, yogurt is blended with water, salt, and sometimes spices like cumin to create a savory and slightly tangy drink. A thinner salt lassi version called Chaas is served in Gujarati households. It is a plain lassi served in a Gujarati Thali.
Mango lassi is probably one of the most popular lassi flavours out there, particularly in Indian restaurants around the world!
This strawberry version switches the exotic mango for vibrant strawberries to create a wonderful strawberry yogurt drink.
Other lassi recipes we love are:
Rose Lassi - this is the perfect summer drink as the rose provides cooling benefits. Rose is often used in Indian cuisine
Caramel Lassi - a delicious drink prepared with caramel sauce
Tropical Mango Coconut and Passionfruit Lassi - this lassi is inspired by the flavours of the tropics and is sure to transport you to paradise!
Mango Cheesecake Lassi - this super creamy lassi is made with mango and cream cheese
Piyush Drink Recipe - piyush is a creamy beverage made with shrikhand. It has similarities to a sweet lassi
Kefir Lassi - this healthy lassi is prepared with kefir yogurt
Strawberry Lassi Ingredients
Strawberries - juicy strawberries taste best when they are in season however, you can use frozen strawberries too. If using frozen, you may not need much water and you can skip the ice
Yogurt
For a thicker lassi, go for plain greek yogurt or greek-style yogurt.
You can also use homemade yogurt for this recipe.
Tangy yogurt can make the lassi taste a bit sour - particularly if the strawberries are quite tart too. You then end up needing more sugar
You can also use a low-fat yogurt but it may be sour so taste it first
Milk or water - for a creamier lassi, go for whole milk or even half and half. A couple of scoops strawberry ice cream gives wonderful taste and creaminess too.
I prefer to use water with a thick full-fat yogurt as the milk takes away the classical "tang" of lassi
Cardamom powder - a pinch of ground cardamom adds delicious flavour and is what sets this indian drink apart from a simple yogurt smoothie.
Sugar - I have used white sugar. Use another sweetener of your choice such as maple syrup, agave syrup, honey, or brown sugar. You can also use 100% natural sweetener, stevia, in place of sugar. Or use monk fruit
Optional:
Rose water, rose essence or rose syrup - adds a fun twist to this sweet strawberry lassi
Ice cubes
Pro Tips
Adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste buds and sweetness of the strawberries
Use fresh yogurt where possible for the best flavour
Whole milk yogurt yields best results as it is thick and creamy
You can add milk if your yogurt is too sour but otherwise water is best
Note that sweeteners other than white sugar can change the colour of the recipe
How to make Strawberry Lassi
In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries with sugar and cardamom powder at high speed with either water or ice until smooth.
Spoon in the yogurt and either whisk or run through the blender for a few seconds. Over blending will cause the lassi to become thin
For a thinner consistency, add more ice, water or milk.
You can add the cardamom powder or any other flavouring at any stage of the method.
Serving Suggestion
Lassi is a popular drink anytime of the day. It is the perfect pick me up at breakfast with Gujarati Bateta Poha or with a meal.
Cold lassi goes wonderfully with spicy curries.
Serve in tall glasses and optionally garnish with small pieces of strawberry or other fresh berries. Mint leaves is a fancy option
Storage
If you want to freeze this lassi for later, why not pour into popsicle molds - it is a great way to cool down on a hot day and tastes just like strawberry ice cream!
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a day.
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📖 Recipe
Strawberry Lassi
Equipment
- 1 Food processor/Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cup strawberries
- 1 cup yogurt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- ice/water for consistency
- milk optional
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the 2 cup strawberries , ¼ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Blend at high speed with either water or ice until smooth.
- Spoon in the 1 cup yogurt and either whisk or run through the blender for a few seconds. Over blending will cause the lassi to become thin.
- For a thinner consistency, add more ice, water or milk.
- You can add the cardamom powder or any other flavouring at any stage of the method.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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