MEETHI LASSI

Lassi is a great cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. Sweet lassi is quite popular in punjab and north india. It is not heavy and very light. In punjab, lassis are served in huge glasses. On top of the glasses they add 2-3 tbsp of white butter(makhan). Lassi is specially relished in hot summers because of its cooling properties.

Course         :    Beverages
Cuisine        :    North Indian
Prep time     :   10 minutes 
Cook time    :   10 minutes
Servings       :   2 glasses 

Sweet lassi

Ingredients 

Measuring cups used, 1 cup=250 ml

• 2 cups chilled fresh curd (dahi or yogurt)
• 1.5 to 2 cups chilled water or milk or half half of both water or milk
• 5 to 6 tbsp sugar or add as per taste 
• 1 tsp cardamom powder or 2 tsp rose water 
• a few strands of saffron, optional
• 6 to 8 ice cubes, optional

Instructions 

1. In a bowl, take 2 cups fresh chilled yogurt, with a blender just mix the curd till it become smooth.
2. Add 10 to 12 tbsp sugar or as required .
3. Then, add 2 cups chilled water. You can also add 2 cups chilled milk, instead of water. The consistency of this lassi is neither thin or thick.
4. Keep on churning till the sugar dissolves and you can see a nice frothy layer on top.
5. Now, add 1 tsp of cardamom powder and a few saffron strands, you can also add rose water as a substitute of cardamom powder.
6. Pour lassi in tall glasses and serve.
7. If you want, you can also top the lassi with 1-2 tbsp of malai.
8. Garnish lassi with a pinch or two of cardamom powder, 2 to 3 saffron strands.

Let me know how you find it, if you try it sometime. you may leave your suggestions for any interesting additions.

Keep Cooking"

-CM