Lassi/Punjabi Lassi is one of the popular Indian chilled beverages all across India. Mostly Punjab and North Indian states are famous for making this drink. Lassi can be prepared in two ways – Salty and Sweet. Generally, traditional Punjabi lassi is salty, but sweet and savory lassi is equally preferred. In India, you can find various street vendors selling Lassi in kulhad or earthen pots or mitti ka glass, because, earlier curd was kept in clay pots or matkas which would make it cold.
Lassi is one of India’s best summer drinks, refreshing and cools your body down. It also helps to beat the scorching heat and quench your thirst. By making, Mango Lassi, Badam Lassi, Chocolate Lassi, Strawberry Lassi, Rose Lassi, Masala Lassi, and with numerous variations, you can give a delicious twist to the traditional sweet Lassi.
Health benefits of Lassi
- Lassi is a comforting ideal drink during summer. Usually, it helps in digestion if we have it after the meal.
- It also cools down your body because it has natural cooling properties and hydrates you from within.
- It is a good source of probiotics, which prevents any stomach-related problems like gas, bloating.
- It is rich in calcium that helps the bone stronger.
- It also builds our immunity & stamina if consume daily.
About this Recipe
Traditionally, lassi is made by using a wooden churner (called mathni) but nowadays to make things easier, we can simply whisk the curd either in a mixer grinder or the hand blender is used.
In Punjab, Sweet Lassi, also known as Meethi lassi is a yogurt-based drink – thick, creamy heavier, more like a milkshake consistency. It is completely different from the chaas recipe because it has wonderful flavors of cardamom, saffron, and dry fruits. This taste is just like the ones you get from Punjabi Dhaba, so thick, rich, yummy, and delightful!
Serving Suggestions
As a refreshing drink, the best to serve lassi is chilled in a tall glass with your breakfast, brunch, or lunch or after any Indian meal.
I love to serve this sweet lassi with some chopped nuts like pistachios or almonds and saffron strands on top.
Storage
You can store your leftover lassi in the refrigerator for up to 1 or 2 days. Do not add ice cubes if you plan to store them.
So, here, I have prepared Punjabi Lassi which can be made within 5 minutes with fewer ingredients. Make this drink today and enjoy it as an after-meal dessert or snack!
Hope you enjoy this Sweet Lassi recipe !! If you give this recipe a try, please let me know on the recipe comment section.
If you are looking for more Indian summer beverages, do check
Mango Lassi
Aam panna or mango panna recipe
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- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Description
This refreshing and creamy summer drink is a popular North Indian drink made using yogurt, sugar, flavored with a pinch of cardamom powder, and garnish with some dry fruits. This lassi is very refreshing and tastes delicious too!
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh yogurt (curd) chilled
- 7–8 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- Ice cubes
For garnishing
- 3–4 saffron strands (kesar)
- 3–4 almonds and 3-4 pistachios, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a mixing jar, add yogurt, sugar, cardamom powder, and Ice cubes.
- Blend all the ingredients well.
- Pour the prepared lassi into the tall serving glasses.
- Garnish with saffron strands, almonds, and pistachio. (optional)
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- To make thick and tasty lassi, use full-fat curd.
- Make sure the curd used in making lassi is not sour. Preferably use homemade curd.
- Adjust the amount of sugar as per the taste.
- Additionally, you can flavor the lassi to your choice. Adding flavors like cardamom or saffron is completely optional.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 2 mins.
- Cuisine: Indian
