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    Lassi Recipe | Sweet Lassi

    Last Updated On: Jul 4, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Lassi is a refreshing yogurt based drink made by blending thick chilled curd / yogurt with milk and sugar flavored with cardamom, rose essence and garnished with nuts. Sweet Lassi is popular in Punjab and North but enjoyed throughout India. I have shared 7 flavors of lassi variations. Follow the step by step guide and simple video to make perfect Lassi.

    sweet lassi served in a tall glass with nuts

    Lassi is one of the drinks I relish not only in summer but always. It is so much satisfying to end a mild lunch with a tall glass of lassi that is cardamom flavored. I love both the versions of lassi : the plain version that is served in local lassi shops and also the punjabi version which is rich with malai and rose flavor.

    What is Lassi?

    Lassi is blended yogurt based drink which gained its popularity in Northern part of India. Sweet Lassi is made by blending chilled curd, milk, sugar, cardamom powder and rose essence until smooth and frothy. Lassi is made in different flavors and the most popular one is the plain sweet lassi.

    Lassi is a popular and refreshing beverage, especially in countries like India. Lassi has also gained popularity beyond South Asia and is sometimes found in international restaurants or cafes too. Lassi is made using yogurt, milk along with sugar and various flavorings. Ice cubes can also be added while blending.

    Though Sweet Lassi is popular and most frequently demanding few even prefer Salt Lassi. Lassi is very heavy and thick which is served in shops, I made it on the lighter side by adding milk and reducing malai.

    Lassi helps to aid digestion due to the presence of probiotics in yogurt. Lassi can be had as an after meal drink or just served as a mid day drink. It is a very healthy and refreshing drink to have anytime of the day.

    The preparation of lassi has evolved over time as various regions have their own unique ways of making it. Some versions might include additional ingredients like fruits, nuts, dry fruits, honey, or even yogurt-based drinks with added spices.

    sweet lassi served in a tall glass with nuts

    Sweet Lassi – 2 ways

    • Hand churning method – This is one of the traditional methods of making lassi using a hand churner we call it mathu in tamil. You can even use a hand wired whisk if you don’t have the traditional wooden churner.
    • Blender method – This is one of the popular methods most will prefer as it is very easy to make.
    sweet lassi 2 ways

    I love all sweet lassi varieties, be it mango lassi, or rose lassi or plain sweet lassi or chocolate lassi I just love it! Churning fresh homemade curd using hand churner is always the best however you can use store bought curd and blend it in mixer too.

    Lassi is not only enjoyed for its sweet and refreshing taste but also for its cooling properties, which make it a popular choice during the hot summer.

    Sweet Lassi is a treat to beat the heat of the summer in a flavorful, cool manner. Lassi cools the body & soothes the heart!

    You can check more lassi recipes here.

    sweet lassi served in a tall glass with nuts

    Lassi Recipe Video

    Similar Recipes

    • Rose lassi
    • Chocolate lassi
    • Mango lassi

    Lassi Ingredients

    • Curd – Use thick chilled curd which is not sour. Using homemade fresh curd is best.
    • Milk – Use any full fat milk preferably chilled. Boil then chill it before blending.
    • Sugar – You can use regular white sugar or brown sugar too.
    • Cream– I used the cream from milk. The top thick layer that forms on top after boiling the milk is called malai which is used as topping for lassi.
    • Flavoring – Cardamom and rose essence are the best flavoring for lassi.
    • Nuts – I have used chopped nuts, you can use crushed nuts and few strands saffron too.
    ingredients needed to make sweet lassi

    Lassi Flavors

    There are different types of lassi, each with its own unique taste and ingredients. Here are a few common types that I tried:

    carrot lassi

    Carrot Lassi – To a mixer add 1 cup chilled curd, 1/4 milk boiled, 1 carrot boiled, pureed smooth, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/4 tsp cardamom powder. Blend until smooth and Serve chilled.

    salt lassi

    Salt Lassi – To a mixer add 1.5 cups thick curd, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp chat masala powder, salt to taste, 1 tbsp malai. Blend until smooth and Serve chilled.

    mocha lassi

    Mocha Lassi – To a mixer add 3/4 cup curd, 1/4 milk boiled, cooled, 1 tbsp cane sugar, 1 tbsp coffee decoction, 1 tsp coco powder. Use thick coffee decoction. Blend until smooth and Serve chilled!

    pista lassi

    Pista Lassi – To a mixer add 1 cup curd, 1/2 cup milk, 3 tbsp sugar, 8 pista, 4 strands saffron, 1 tsp rose essence, 1 tsp cardamom powder, green food color. Blend until smooth and Serve chilled!

    pineapple lassi

    Pineapple Lassi – To a mixer add 1/2 cup pineapple, 3/4 cup curd, 1/4 cup milk and 2 tsp sugar. Blend until smooth Serve chilled!

    badam pista lassi

    Badam Pista Lassi – To a mixer add 1 cup curd, 1/4 cup milk, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 no cardamom, 3 badam, 5 pista, 1/8 tsp rose essence. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve chilled!

    How to make Sweet Lassi Step by Step

    Hand Churning Method

    1.To begin with first get ready with all your ingredients.

    a display of ingredients to make lassi

    2.Now take chilled curd.

    chilled curd taken in a measuring jug


    3.Whisk well until creamy and smooth.

    curd whisked well

    4.Smooth and creamy curd ready.

    curd whisked until smooth and creamy

    5.Add malai, milk, sugar cardamom powder,rose essence.Use boiled, cooled and chilled milk.

    malai, milk, sugar cardamom powder,rose essence are added

    6. Churn it well using a hand churner. Beat it until frothy. Alternatively you can use whipper blade in a mixer jar or hand whisk to achieve the same consistency.

    curd is churned well

    7.Creamy delicious sweet lassi ready!

    creamy sweet lassi is ready

    8.Pour into serving glass.

    sweet lassi poured into serving glass

    9.Garnish with nuts.

    sweet lassi garnished with crushed almonds

    Serve chilled!

    Blender Method

    1.To a mixer jar add 1 and 1/2 cups thick chilled curd.

    add curd to mixer

    2.Add 1/2 cup milk(boiled, chilled)

    add milk to it

    3.Add 2-3 tablespoon sugar. Adjust according to sweetness you prefer.

    add sugar

    4.Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.

    add cardamom powder

    5.Add few drops rose essence. You can add few ice cubes if you like.

    add rose essence

    6.Blend until smooth and frothy.

    blend well

    7.Frothy and chilled sweet lassi is ready.

    blend until frothy

    8.Pour into serving glass.

    pour into serving glass

    9.Top it with malai.

    top it with malai

    10.Sprinkle nuts and serve.

    garnish with chopped nuts

    Enjoy chilled sweet lassi!

    sweet lassi served in a tall glass with nuts

    Expert Tips

    • Curd – Use thick curd for best results, Chill the curd and use it.
    • Milk – Always use boiled, cooled milk.
    • Consistency –The consistency is slightly thick, you can thin it by adding little water if you want a runny consistency. But usually lassi is thick and rich.
    • Topping – Actually you can top up more cream if you like while serving as in shops. No need to whisk the malai to a creamy texture as you need to feel the malai texture in your mouth while drinking.
    • Blending – You can use whipper blade or regular use mixer itself. Otherwise you can use a hand whisk or mathu as I have done here.
    • Variations – You can also add a pinch of saffron for extra flavor.
    • Add 1 tbsp butter for a more rich and creamy lassi.

    Serving & Storage

    Lassi should be served chilled and fresh! Lassi keeps well for about a day in fridge. I would not recommend storing lassi as it tastes best when had fresh.

    FAQS

    1.What is plain lassi?

    Plain lassi is just yogurt blended with milk, malai and water if needed. No salt or sugar is added to it, no flavorings also.

    2.Can I use fresh cream for Lassi?

    You can use fresh cream that is available in stores but fresh malai found on the top of milk after boiling is best suited for this recipe.

    3.Is cream must to add ?

    No you can skip it and make a milder version of lassi without adding cream. Just thick curd and milk is enough to make a great tasting lassi.

    sweet lassi served in a tall glass with nuts

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    Lassi Recipe | Sweet Lassi Recipe

    Lassi is a refreshing yogurt based drink made by blending thick chilled curd / yogurt with milk and sugar flavored with cardamom, rose essence and garnished with nuts. Sweet Lassi is popular in Punjab and North but enjoyed throughout India. I have shared 7 flavors of lassi variations. Follow the step by step guide and video make perfect Sweet Lassi.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Servings2
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 and 1/2 cups thick curd chilled
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 2-3 tablespoon sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cream (malai)
    • 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (1 cardamom powdered)
    • 1/8 teaspoon rose essence

    Instructions

    Hand churning method

    • To begin with first get ready with all your ingredients.
    • Now take 1 and 1/2 cups chilled curd. Whisk well until creamy and smooth. Smooth and creamy curd ready.
    • Add 1 tablespoon cream / malai, 1/2 cup chilled milk,2 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder, few drops of rose essence. Use boiled, cooled and chilled milk.
    • Mix well. Beat it until frothy. You can use whipper blade in a mixer jar.
    • Creamy delicious sweet lassi ready!
    • Pour into serving glass. Garnish with nuts.
    • Serve Sweet Lassi chilled!

    Blender Method

    • To a mixer jar add 1 and 1/2 cups thick chilled curd.
    • Add 1/2 cup milk(boiled, chilled)
    • Add 2-3 tablespoon sugar. Adjust according to sweetness you prefer.
    • Add 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.
    • Add few drops rose essence. You can add few ice cubes if you like.
    • Blend until smooth and frothy.
    • Frothy and chilled sweet lassi is ready.
    • Pour into serving glass.
    • Top it with malai.
    • Sprinkle nuts and serve.
    • Enjoy chilled sweet lassi!

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    Notes

    • Curd – Use thick curd for best results, Chill the curd and use it.
    • Milk – Always use boiled, cooled milk.
    • Consistency –The consistency is slightly thick, you can thin it by adding little water if you want a runny consistency. But usually lassi is thick and rich.
    • Topping – Actually you can top up more cream if you like while serving as in shops. No need to whisk the malai to a creamy texture as you need to feel the malai texture in your mouth while drinking.
    • Blending – You can use whipper blade or regular use mixer itself. Otherwise you can use a hand whisk or mathu as I have done here.
    • Variations – You can also add a pinch of saffron for extra flavor.
    • Add 1 tbsp butter for a more rich and creamy lassi.
    Nutrition Facts
    Lassi Recipe | Sweet Lassi Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (250 ml)
    Calories 222 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 40mg13%
    Sodium 110mg5%
    Potassium 389mg11%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 24g27%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 391IU8%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 304mg30%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Saranya Balaji

      April 22, 2013 at 7:59 am

      Best summer drink…

      Reply
    2. Arthy Suman

      April 22, 2013 at 8:25 am

      perfect for anytime of the day….

      Reply
    3. Swasthi Blank

      April 22, 2013 at 8:35 am

      Never knew rose essence is added to punjabi Lassi. perfect and natutal way to beat the heat.

      Reply
    4. CHITRA

      April 22, 2013 at 10:05 am

      I make it thick like in stalls.. I love ur version. 🙂 Nice clicks !

      Reply
    5. Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran

      April 22, 2013 at 12:12 pm

      Perfect for summer. Cute clicks.

      Reply
    6. Priya Suresh

      April 22, 2013 at 12:24 pm

      Beautiful thirsty quencher, delicious lassi.

      Reply
    7. Revathi

      April 22, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      perfect summer drink…

      Reply
    8. Srimathi Mani

      April 22, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      The perfect drink for this weather. Would love to gulp it all up.

      Reply
    9. RAKS KITCHEN

      April 23, 2013 at 10:52 am

      My favorite in childhoods, looks lovely and pretty and lipsmacking

      Reply
    10. BAGIRATHI DEVI

      April 23, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Hi sharmi I am big fan for u.ur comments ,photos every thing is very good. I ask something I am Devi now I live in Europe here only indexn stove only . I tried many variety rice but it's came mushy.what can I do pls help me .

      Reply
      • Sharmilee! :)

        April 23, 2013 at 1:25 pm

        It depends on ur cooker…I usually soak the rice for 15-30mins and pressure cook in the ratio 1:2.5(rice:water) for 3-4 whistles this is for normal rice. For basmati it is 1:1.5 and whistles 3 is enough.

        Reply
    11. Gauri Patil

      October 04, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      hi sharmi,ur blog is awsm. n easy to
      understand………

      Reply
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