5 Lassi Recipes – Easy and Different Summer Drink Flavors
Hey Foodies, Lassi is a creamy, frothy yogurt-based drink, blended with water and sugar. Here is a Sweet Lassi recipe with a modern take on the traditional Indian favorite. Learn how to make a classic Lassi along with different variety options, to cool you on a hot sunny day. It’s a very refreshing drink and you can never go wrong making this simple and magical drink.
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5 Lassi Recipes – Easy and Different Summer Drink Flavors
Hey Foodies, Lassi is a creamy, frothy yogurt-based drink, blended with water and sugar. Here is a Sweet Lassi recipe with a modern take on the traditional Indian favorite. Learn how to make a classic Lassi along with different variety options, to cool you on a hot sunny day. It’s a very refreshing drink and you can never go wrong making this simple and magical drink.
INGREDIENTS:
For the Lassi Base
- Yogurt / Dahi - 1 litre
- Sugar - 1/2 cup adjust to taste
For Chocolate Lassi
- Chocolate - 40 gms chopped
- Cream - 2 tbsp
- Nutella - 1 tbsp optional
For the Mint Mirch Lassi
- Mint leaves - handfull
- Coriander Leaves - few sprigs
- Ginger - 1 inch chopped
- Black Salt - 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
- Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Chat Masala - 1/2 tsp
- Sugar - 1 tbsp
For the Kairi Lassi
- Kairi / Raw Mango Pulp - 1 medium boiled and pureed
- Chat Masala - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
- Black Pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Sugar - 1 tsp
- Black Salt - 1/2 tsp
For the Tender Coconut Lassi
- Tender Coconut Malai - 1 cup blended
For the Mango Lassi
- Mango Pulp - 3-4 tbsp grated
- Mango pieces - for garnish
RECIPE STEPS:
For the Lassi Base
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In a large jug add dahi followed by sugar, using a hand beater; whisk the lassi for 3-4 minutes. Please do not use an electric beater for this recipe.
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You can add water if the dahi is too thick. The base for the lassi is ready, set aside.
For the Chocolate Lassi
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In a pan place the chocolates pieces, pour cream and add the Nutella. Over low heat melt the chocolate. Set aside.
For the Mint Mirch Lassi
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On a rolling board or chakla, place the mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chilli, ginger, black salt, black pepper, cumin powder, chat masala and sugar.
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Using a rolling pin crush all the ingredients for 1 minute or until you get a paste like consistency. You can avoid using ginger if you don’t like the taste.
For the Kairi Lassi
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Boil the kairi, peel and grate it to a pulp. Add chat masala, cumin powder, black pepper, black salt and sugar. Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
For the Tender Coconut Lassi
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Blend the tender coconut malai, to a pulp consistency. Set aside.
For the Mango Lassi
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Grate a mango and make a pulp out of it. Set aside.
For assembling
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Begin by adding the prepared concentrate of each variety in the serving glasses. Add crushed ice in each of the glass.
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Pour the base lassi, in each of the serving glasses. Using a spoon or a whisk, stir each lassi until well combined.
For serving
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Serve the cool varieties of Lasssi on a hot summer day and enjoy.
RECIPE NOTES :
Notes: Adjust sugar to you taste. You can omit ginger if you do not like the taste. Add water if the base lassi consistency if too thick. Tips: Please do not use electric blender for this recipe, we want a thick consistency. You can use a hand beater instead.