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Lassi is Pakistan's favourite chilled yogurt drink — thick yogurt blended with milk and sugar until smooth and frothy, lightly perfumed with cardamom. Served ice-cold in a tall glass, it's the go-to cooler on a hot afternoon and a staple at weddings and dhabas alike. A salty, cumin-spiced version is equally popular — see the tip.
Quick answer: 10 min in total · serves 2 · main ingredients: Yogurt, Sugar · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 400 g 1.75 cup Yogurt, whisked or blended smooth
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Sugar, adjust sweetness to taste
- 100 ml 0.4 cup Milk, chilled, to adjust thickness (Optional)
- 2 pc 2 pc Cardamom, ground, optional (Optional)
Steps
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- In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk and sugar.
- Add the crushed cardamom, if using.
- Blend on high until smooth, light and frothy.⏱ Blending · 1 min
- Taste and blend in a little more sugar if you'd like it sweeter.
- Pour into a jug and refrigerate until well chilled.⏱ Chilling · 60 min
- Stir well and pour into tall glasses over ice cubes.
- Garnish with a pinch of ground cardamom or chopped pistachio and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lassi take?
10 minutes in total.
Is Lassi hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 7 steps, and 2 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Lassi serve?
This recipe serves 2. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Lassi halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Lassi?
Fresh items you will probably need to buy: yogurt. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: sugar.
Any tips for making Lassi?
For a salty lassi (Punjab's other favourite), skip the sugar and cardamom — blend yogurt with water, salt and roasted cumin powder instead, and garnish with mint. Use full-fat yogurt for the thickest, richest lassi — low-fat yogurt makes a thinner drink.
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