The Only Sweet Lassi Recipe You’ll Need Recipe
This Sweet Lassi recipe is a quick and refreshing Indian yogurt drink that combines creamy yogurt, milk, sugar, and fragrant cardamom. Ready in just five minutes, it’s a perfectly frothy, sweet beverage to cool you down and complement spicy meals or enjoy as a delightful standalone refreshment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Sweet Lassi
- 2 cups whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 4 large ice cubes
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
For Garnish
- Dried rose petals
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the yogurt, milk or cream, ice cubes, sugar, kosher salt, and ground cardamom in a blender to prepare the mixture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the lassi is completely smooth and frothy. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Serve: Pour the lassi into three tall glasses and garnish each with dried rose petals for an elegant finish.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, cooling flavors and creamy texture.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar according to your preferred level of sweetness.
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk; for a richer lassi, substitute heavy cream.
- If fresh rose petals are unavailable, omit garnish or substitute with a sprinkle of ground cardamom.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately for optimal freshness and frothiness.
- Can be refrigerated for up to a few hours but may lose its frothy texture.
