This sweet Punjabi lassi is perfect for hot summer days. It's made from 3 basic ingredients: yogurt, milk and sugar, and can be ready within minutes.
Lassi is a bit like the Northern Indian version of a milkshake - its cooling and creamy! The difference is that it's made from yogurt.
It's one of my favourite drinks during hot summers, especially when I'm looking for easy recipes just like this Iced Coffee with Ice Cream.
All I do is blend together yogurt, milk, and sugar. Adding ice cubes helps thin out the lassi and keep it ice cold. When I'm feeling a bit more fancy, or serving it at a dinner party, I add cardamom powder and cream to make it extra luxurious.
I've found that the best tasting sweet lassi comes from using full fat milk and full fat yogurt. It's extra thick and creamy with just a little tang. Low fat options tend to make the lassi too sour for my liking.
Variations of Lassi
There are many variations of lassi that I like to make depending on the occasion.
Make it vegan - Substitute with a dairy free yogurt and milk to make it vegan lassi. I like oat milk as it is creamy and thick. You can add the sugar according to your taste.
Strawberry Lassi - this brilliantly fruity lassi is made with fresh strawberries which are blended with yogurt and sugar.
Rose lassi - add a few drops of rose essence or a tablespoon of rose syrup for a royal pink lassi drink.
Mango lassi recipe - this sweet lassi is flavoured with mango pulp and is a great alternative to mango milkshake
Sweet Lassi Serving Suggestions
The traditional way to serve sweet lassi is in clay cups.
In restaurants, the lassi is served in tall glasses (often called lassi glasses) that are either made of stainless steel or glass.
Enjoy at breakfast with these Savoury Semolina Waffles or Seviyan Upma.
I love it alongside a spicy Indian meal with curries such as Authentic Chana Masala or Paneer Tikka Masala
Storage
Lassi can be stored in the fridge in a sealed bottle or airtight jar/container. It keeps well for 1 day.
After a couple of hours, the lassi may begin to separate so simply give it a quick mix prior to serving.
Other Lassi Recipes
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Mango Shrikhand (Matho)
Sugar-Free Cashew, date and Yogurt Popsicles
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Sweet Lassi Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt whole
- ½ cup milk whole
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup ice cubes
Optional
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
Garnish
- ½ teaspoon rose petals dried
- 4-5 strands saffron
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in a blender jar along with ice cubes and blend until smooth and frothy.1 cup yogurt, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup heavy cream, 4 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup ice cubes, ¼ teaspoon cardamom
- Serve in serving glasses and garnish it with rose petals or saffron strands.½ teaspoon rose petals, 4-5 strands saffron
- Enjoy!
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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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