Kesar Pistewali Lassi

 

Kesar Pista is my most favorite flavor for ice creams/kulfi. So I used it to create my lassi today.

 

Kesar Pistewali Lassi

Saffron Pistachio Smoothie

Ingredients

2 tbsp. unsalted raw pistachios, grated

2 green cardamoms, peeled, powdered

few strands of saffron

1 tbsp. milk

 

1 1/2 cup plain yogurt

A pinch of salt

4 tbsp. sugar (or more)

 

Method

1. Place saffron strands on a stainless steel spoon. Place it over a flame for few seconds. Add to the milk in a small ramekin. Mix and set aside.

3. Blend yogurt, water, salt, sugar, saffron milk, cardamom powder and pistachio powder.

4. Refrigerate.

5. Serve chilled.

 

Note -

1. Do not use salted pistachios.

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Gudwali Lassi

Temperatures are soaring in our part of the world. So I thought of sharing some icy beverage recipes with you all. Let's start the week with this Punjabi beverage. Jaggery is unrefined sugar, but it adds a totally new dimension with its rustic, earthy flavor to our good old Lassi.

Gudwali Lassi
Buttermilk with jaggery smoothie
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
A pinch of salt
2  -  3 Tbsp. grated jaggery (Use more or less per taste)

Method
1. Churn all the ingredients using a blender.
2. Chill in the refrigerator.
3. Serve cold.

Note -
1. For best results, use homemade , fresh yogurt.
2. You can increase or decrease the amount of jaggery per your personal preference.




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Sweet Lassi

Lassi has gained a wide popularity even in the United States. Even Trader Joe sells it.

In some parts of Mumbai, I have tasted this lassi, flavored with rose water. If it's not readily available, proceed without it. But rosewater adds a different flavor to this quintessential summer cooler.


Meethi Lassi
Sweetened Buttermilk
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt (I used skim)
1 cup water

2 tbsp sugar (more or less per taste)

A pinch of salt

Optional Garnish
1 tsp rose water
&/or crushed ice

Method
1. Churn yogurt, sugar and water to make thick buttermilk
2. If using rose water, stir in.
3. Chill. Serve with crushed ice, if using.

Note -
1. Some people also use grated jaggery instead of sugar for a more earthy taste. This lassi with jaggery is called Gudwali Lassi.
2. For richer version, you can use whole milk yogurt and top it with some heavy cream - for that "malai maarke" flavor.