Lassi is a refreshing and nutritious drink, originally from Punjab but now enjoyed all over the world. It is particularly a summer drink and yogurt is the vital ingredient in its preparation. Yogurt as you all know is easier to digest than milk. So people who have trouble digesting lactose can easily eat yogurt and drink lassi because the bacteria breaks down some of the lactose in milk.
Lassi , which looks similar to smoothie is made by blending yogurt, water and other ingredients such as salt and spices for salty lassi and sugar and rose water for sweet lassi. You can customize the sweet lassi by adding fruits such as mango, blueberry etc. to enhance the flavor and taste. The proportion of yogurt to water, in lassi depends on personal preference and when you are drinking. The more the proportion of yogurt, the thicker and more substantial the drink. If the lassi is for a snack, the amount of yogurt is more and if you are making it to go with a meal then the proportion of yogurt is less. Usually, the salty lassi is thinner and goes with a meal and sweet lassi can be had for a quick breakfast and a nourishing snack.
I give you the recipe of Salty Lassi with aromatic roasted cumin and dried mint leaves. It is very cooling to your body in hot summer afternoon or to wash down a spicy meal. You can even make it in your glass with battery operated whisker or frother.
SALTY LASSI
Ingredients:
500 ml unflavored yogurt ( mine is home made from 2% milk)
750 ml water
1/2 tsp cumin, roasted and ground
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp black salt (it is just for flavor)
1 tsp dry mint leaves ( rub into your palms to crush)
salt as per taste
sugar as per taste (optional)
few ice cubes
Method:
- In a blender, combine yogurt, salt, water, 3/4 of mint and ground seasoning. Blend well. Add more water if you like a thinner consistency.
- Serve in tall glasses. Garnish with remaining dried mint.
- You may prepare the drink ahead of time and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Update July 13th, 2021
Note: Drying mint at home is very simple mostly hands off project to save money at the store and you can use all year round. Here is the video.
anne
That lassi sounds very interesting ! Sweet , yes , but salty ?! Cool ! 😀 Anyway , I have this mango lassi recipe that I’ve copied from the Indian cookbook 😀 Been wanting to try it for quiet sometime 😛 I have plain yogurt in hand so I guess I’ll make some later this week 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration !
Balvinder Ubi
I like salty lassi much better than mango lassi. Just give this one a try.
DivyaGCP
Refreshing lassi.. Perfect for summer..
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Gayathri NG
Luv this creamy lassi…
Guru Uru
My family and I adore lassi though the salty one is not our favourite which is mango 😀 😀
Yours looks incredibly refreshing!
And your dog is just so so adorable!
Cheers
CCU
Balvinder Ubi
I use mango only for smoothies or desserts. If you like sweet try the rosewater lassi.
Shirley Tay
Hahaha! I love dogs too, Balvinder! Your dog is so adorable!
Heard a lot about Lassi but have yet to try. I’ll share it with your doggie 🙂
Balvinder Ubi
He would love that, but you should think of trying this. Yogurt, my dear its good for your body and skin. Who knows better than you?
Baker Street
We love lassi especially when it has mango in it! 🙂
yummychunklet
I love lassis. This recipe sounds delicious.
mireia badia
Just like you wrote, this looks perfect for summer!!!
Shanthi
Looks very yummy and perfect
Indulge
We love Lassi at my home, we even add roof afsa/rose syrup and make a rose lassi. The options are endless and goes great with evening snacks and chaats.
Love Ash.
Balvinder Ubi
True.
Alida
I like this drink and your little doggy is such a cuty!
Mary
This sounds so refreshing! I’m so glad I was able to find your blog. I can’t connect to it from your google profile page, so I had to do a search to get here. Have a wonderfulday. Blessings…Mary
Balvinder Ubi
It happens with me too with other bloggers.
Suzi
I have never had lassi but it sounds delicious. Interesting ingredients, I want to try this. Have a wonderful weekend.
Cucina49
Your dog is too adorable! I’ve never tried a lassi, although one of our local restaurants has a mango one. It looks great.
Balvinder Ubi
I know mango is the popular lassi in west but in India I never heard of fruit lassi years ago.
Julie
wow..refreshing n my favorite summer treat..Doggy looks real cute,Balwinder!!
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Swathi Iyer
I love lassi when mango is added otherwise I make them spicy with green chili and curry leaves
Lizzy
Aw, I love your sweet puppy photos! I think I could use a bathtub full your lassi…it is SO hot here today! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend~
Balvinder Ubi
Then what are you waiting for. Go ahead and make this lassi and keep yourself cool.
Soni
Great minds do think alike :)I’ve also planned to make this for our next blog event on the 15th :)Brings back many many memories growing up and this was my favorite drink since I wasn’t too much into sweet lassis in my school days 🙂
Balvinder Ubi
I would love to see your version.
Jay
wow..this looks like loaded with flavor & it looks mouthwatering too..
love the cute doggy..:)
btw..jamoon mix pwd is ready made mix available at all stores to
prepare jamoon easily at home..do giv a try dear..:)
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Balvinder Ubi
I can’t try store bought jamun mix, it has flour in it.
Our dog is really cute, where ever he goes everybody wants to pet him.
Navaneetham Krishnan
We never miss lassi whenever we eat at Indian restaurant. We also go for the salty version and its really great to cool our system after all the spicy food. Its time I give your recipe a try for a home made version.
Balvinder Ubi
I never drank at a restaurant but at home its a staple in summer.
Elisabeth
Love the salty and refreshing mint lassi. I think it quenches the thirst better than the sweet drink!
I would love a glassful of your yummmy refreshing cold, lassi!
Your doggie is sooo cute, I bet he likes yogurt, as well!
Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend:D
Balvinder Ubi
Likes, he loves it. he jumps up and down when I ask him, if he wants dahi (yogurt).
Malli
Thanks for sharing the lassi recipe. In Kerala we call it Sambharam(with a touch of ginger, chili and curry leaves) —I just recovered a problem on my blog. Thanks for letting me know that my comment was being read as spam. It has been fixed and is OK now:)
Kit @ i-lostinausten
I’ve never try lassi before & this recipe sounds good! Will give this a try & I love all your recipes! Have a nice day, Balvinder! 🙂
Nimrat
He is so cute Masi……. 🙂
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, thanks for sharing the lassi recipe. I use to make my own yogurt too and eat with fresh fruits for breakfast.
Your look good and I like your presentation. Very pretty and elegant.
Your dog very cute. 🙂
Have a nice day.