LASSI - SWEET PUNJABI LASSI

     Lassi - Sweet Punjabi Lassi is a pride of Punjabi Cuisine and a wonderful drink to beat the Summer heat. It is a Yoghurt/Curd based Smooth, Creamy and Sweet drink traditionally served in tall Punjabi Glasses or in Matkas(Earthern pots).  The results of a tall glass of cool, creamy and sweet Lassi is so instantaneous that it cools your body system immediately, refreshing and rejuvenating your senses. Lassi -creamy, sweet and slightly sour, sometimes salty, sometimes subtly spiced, this drink is utterly refreshing to the core.  Another advantage of drinking a Sweet Punjabi Lassi is that it happily falls under the category of a dessert masquerading as a drink.
      Though believed to have originated from Punjab, Lassi can be seen in Gujarat, Rajasthan and even in parts of Pakistan.  A popular drink throughout the Northern States of India, are whipped up into many variations to bring a special note of the same drink throughout India. Lassi comes into limelight along with the arrival of sweltering summer.  Roadside shops and eateries cater this creamy drink during summer.  A sip of the Sweet Punjabi Lassi, topped with a dollop of Malai(fresh cream), is an utter treat and utmost delicacy.
     It is an astounding fact that Yogurt/Curd is an integral part of Indian Tradition and an unavoidable part of Indian Cuisine. Yogurt/Curd - Dahi/Dai as commonly called in North Indian languages and as Thayir/Perugu/Mosaru in the South Indian States.  Once an agricultural bound Nation, cattle rearing were a part and parcel of their life. Availability and use of Milk and milk products were a part of their daily life. So it's not a wonder that we all like Milk, Dahi/Curd (Yogurt -in our very own form).  All the more, we have a special place for it in our Pantry. We also knew wonderful techniques to convert it into tasty Desserts like Shrikhand, Mishti Doi & Bhapa Doi, healthy Drinks like Chaas, Sambharam and Lassi.  We love to accompany Raithas/Salads with Rice and Roti or make curries out of Yoghurt/Curd.

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Cuisine - Punjabi (North Indian)
Recipe Type - Drink
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 1 Tall Glass
Author - SM  

Preparation Time - 10 - 15 Minutes

HOW TO MAKE LASSI - SWEET PUNJABI LASSI

INGREDIENTS:

Thick Yogurt/Curd - 1 Cup
Milk - 1/2 Cup
Ice Cubes - 1/4 Cup
Sugar - 2-3 Tablespoons
Fresh Cream - 2 Tablespoons (Optional)

Salt - a Pinch

METHOD:

• Crush the Ice Cubes in a blender.
• Add Yoghurt/Curd, Milk and Sugar along with a pinch of Salt to the crushed Ice cubes and whip it up in a blender for a few minutes.
• Blend until all the ingredients are well incorporated and Sugar is well dissolved.
• Pour it out into a tall glass.
• Beat the fresh Cream and add it to the Sweet Punjabi Lassi.
• Serve Sweet Punjabi Lassi Chilled, topped with a dollop of fresh cream.

NOTES:

• The Yogurt/Curd should not the sour.
• Can substitute Water for Milk.
• Adjust the sweetness to suit your taste preference.
• Adding fresh cream is totally optional.
• Adding a pinch of Salt to Sweet Punjabi Lassi, helps to enhance the overall taste of the drink.
• Can add Cardamom Powder while making  Lassi, if you prefer a much flavoured drink.