Indian Buttermilk Lassi with Cardamom
Cool off with the fragrant and creamy delight of Indian Buttermilk Lassi with Cardamom, a traditional beverage that perfectly balances sweet and aromatic flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tangy plain yogurt, refreshing cold water, and a touch of sugar, blended together with freshly crushed green cardamom seeds for an exotic, earthy aroma. A splash of optional rose water adds a subtle floral note, while the frothy texture and chilled serving temperature make this drink an irresistible summer cooler. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, this authentic lassi is perfect as a light dessert, a midday refreshment, or an elegant addition to your Indian-inspired meals. Dive into layers of cooling flavors and bring a touch of tradition to your glass in just 10 minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 cup Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 4 pods Green cardamom pods
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon Rose water (optional)
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Gently crack open the green cardamom pods and remove the seeds. Discard the pods and crush the seeds into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
2. In a blender, combine the plain yogurt, cold water, sugar, crushed cardamom seeds, and ice cubes.
3. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is frothy and well combined.
4. Taste the lassi and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if necessary. Blend again if additional sugar is added.
5. If using, add rose water to the lassi and mix well.
6. Pour the lassi into chilled glasses.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
415 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 915 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
