Saffron Lassi Kesar Lassi
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Saffron Lassi, also known as Kesar Lassi, a creamy and refreshing Indian yogurt-based drink infused with the exquisite aroma of saffron and cardamom. This easy-to-make recipe combines full-fat yogurt, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and the natural elegance of saffron strands soaked in warm milk for a golden hue and robust flavor. Blended to frothy perfection with ice cubes for a chill factor, this lassi is topped with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for crunch and optionally adorned with fragrant rose petals for a stunning presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes, this exotic beverage is perfect for a warm summer day or as a unique addition to your festive spread. Try this saffron lassi recipe for a taste of authentic Indian tradition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Yogurt (plain, full-fat or Greek)
- 0.5 cups Cold water or milk (optional for creaminess)
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons Warm milk (for soaking saffron)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Chopped pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Rose petals (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Soak the saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 5 minutes. This will release their color and aroma.
In a blender, combine the yogurt, cold water or milk, sugar, soaked saffron (including the milk), and cardamom powder.
Blend for 1-2 minutes until the lassi is creamy and frothy. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar as desired.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend for another 30 seconds to chill the lassi.
Pour the saffron lassi into glasses.
Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds, a pinch of saffron strands, and rose petals if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.6 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 763 mg | 16% | |
*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.
