Lassi - A South Indian Drink

Lassi - A South Indian Drink

Lassi is a refreshing South Indian drink made from yogurt, water, and a blend of spices, often sweetened with sugar or flavored with fruits like mango. This creamy beverage is perfect for cooling down on a hot day and is known for its probiotic benefits, making it both delicious and nutritious. Enjoyed across various regions, lassi can be served in both sweet and savory variations, each offering a unique taste experience.

Highball Glass
2 minutes
Serve chilled

Ingredients

  • Yoghurt
    Yoghurt1/2 cup plain
  • Water
    Water1 1/4 cup cold
  • Cumin seed
    Cumin seed1/2 tsp ground roasted
  • Salt
    Salt1/4 tsp
  • Mint
    Mint1/4 tsp dried

Instructions

Blend in a blender for 3 seconds. Lassi is one of the easiest things to make, and there are many ways of making it. Basically, it is buttermilk (yoghurt whisked with water), and you can choose almost any consistency that you like, from the thinnest to the thickest. Serve cold.

Flavor Profile

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Perfect For

hot summer daysfamily gatheringsIndian festivals

Tags

refreshingsummerspicy food