Lassie
Elevate your refreshment game with this creamy and aromatic Lassie recipe—a classic Indian yogurt-based drink that’s both deliciously sweet and irresistibly cooling! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like plain yogurt, cold water, and a touch of granulated sugar, this traditional lassi is infused with the warm, floral notes of cardamom powder for an authentic flavor. A quick whirl in the blender transforms these ingredients into a frothy, silky drink, further chilled with ice cubes for the ultimate thirst-quencher. Perfectly balanced and ready in just 5 minutes, it’s ideal as a post-meal treat or a midday pick-me-up. Optional garnishes like sliced almonds or pistachios add a delightful crunch and a touch of elegance to each glass. Discover the perfect blend of simplicity and tradition with this easy homemade lassi that's sure to transport your taste buds to the heart of India.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plain yogurt
- 1 cup Cold water
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 4 large Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds or pistachios (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a blender, combine the plain yogurt, cold water, granulated sugar, and cardamom powder.
Blend the mixture on high until it becomes frothy and smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend for another 30 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the lassi.
Taste the lassi and add more sugar if desired, blending again briefly to mix.
Pour the lassi into two serving glasses.
Garnish with sliced almonds or pistachios on top, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 352 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*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.
