Lassi is a combination of unsweetened plain yoghurt mixed with spices and blended in a smooth drink. It is known to aid in digestion, especially when made with the spices used in this recipe. It is a calming, refreshing and filling drink, consumed after a meal in India (which tends to be spicy). Lassi is usually made sweet with sugar but can be made savory. It can be made in different flavors by adding essence or fruit pulp. It can be consumed even in winter.
Good for all doshas (kapha, vata, pitta).
Prep Time: 3 Mins
Total Time: 5 Mins
Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water (chilled still water)
- 3/4 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (preferably whole milk yoghurt)
- 2 T Sugar or Honey (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
- A pinch each of clove powder, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh, grated ginger
- Few coriander or mint leaves
Method
- Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend into a smooth drink.
- Garnish with Coriander or mint leaves
- (Optional) Add ice.
Serving suggestions
Serve immediately.
Preferably make fresh and avoid leftovers as the flavour and freshness is lost when stored.
Preferably make fresh and avoid leftovers as the flavour and freshness is lost when stored.
Notes
Avoid having Lassi just before bed.
Check out the Ayurvedic benefits of ingredients used in this recipe
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