Lassi

This classic lassi is cool, creamy, and lightly frothy, with the gentle perfume of cardamom and rose. It is refreshing yet rich, making it perfect with spicy food or as a soothing drink on a warm day.

Nutrition · per serving

166kcal

7.2gProtein

17.8gCarbs

7.1gFat

0.1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Lassi base

plain whole-milk yogurt, chilled400 g

cold water160 ml

caster sugar30 g

green cardamom seeds, freshly ground1 g

rose water5 ml

ice cubes120 g

To serve

ground green cardamom1 pinch

Tips

•For a thicker restaurant-style lassi, reduce the water to 120 ml.
•Do not overdo the rose water; too much will make the drink taste soapy.
•For a salt lassi variation, omit the sugar and rose water, then add 2 g fine salt and a pinch of roasted cumin.

Steps

1
Chill two glasses if you have time. Add the plain whole-milk yogurt, cold water, caster sugar, freshly ground green cardamom seeds, rose water, and ice cubes to a blender jar.
400 g plain whole-milk yogurt, chilled160 ml cold water30 g caster sugar1 g green cardamom seeds, freshly ground5 ml rose water120 g ice cubes
2
Blend for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth, lightly frothy, and slightly thick. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed; the texture should be pourable but creamy. If it seems too thick, blend in 1-2 tablespoons more cold water.
400 g plain whole-milk yogurt, chilled160 ml cold water30 g caster sugar1 g green cardamom seeds, freshly ground5 ml rose water120 g ice cubes
3
Pour immediately into the chilled glasses. Finish with a pinch of ground green cardamom on top and serve at once while cold and foamy.
1 pinch ground green cardamom

Origin & History

Lassi is a traditional yogurt-based drink from the Punjab region, enjoyed on both sides of the India-Pakistan border. In Pakistan it is especially popular as a cooling refreshment in hot weather and is commonly served sweet, salted, or lightly perfumed with cardamom and rose water.

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Steps

Chill two glasses if you have time. Add the plain whole-milk yogurt, cold water, caster sugar, freshly ground green cardamom seeds, rose water, and ice cubes to a blender jar.

400 g plain whole-milk yogurt, chilled160 ml cold water30 g caster sugar1 g green cardamom seeds, freshly ground5 ml rose water120 g ice cubes

Blend for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth, lightly frothy, and slightly thick. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed; the texture should be pourable but creamy. If it seems too thick, blend in 1-2 tablespoons more cold water.

400 g plain whole-milk yogurt, chilled160 ml cold water30 g caster sugar1 g green cardamom seeds, freshly ground5 ml rose water120 g ice cubes

Pour immediately into the chilled glasses. Finish with a pinch of ground green cardamom on top and serve at once while cold and foamy.

1 pinch ground green cardamom