Sweet Lassi

This sweet yogurt drink is refreshing in hot summers. Lassi is another cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. sweet lassi is quite popular in punjab and north india. It is very popular yogurt based drink in Indian subcontinent. This drink is very good for hot summer afternoons when one wants to take a nap. It produces drowsiness and helps to sleep soundly with revitalizing all the body systems. It is rich in nutrients.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 cups yogurt/curd, chilled
• 7-8 tsp sugar or as required
• ½ cup water or cold milk
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• 1 pinch saffron (optional)
• 6-7 almonds or shelled pistachois, chopped or sliced (optional)
• 1 tsp rose water (optional)
• ice cubes while serving the lassi

Method: 

• Take the yogurt, cardamom powder, water and sugar in a blender.
• You can also blend with a hand blender or use the traditional madani.
• Blend till the yogurt is evenly blended.
• Don't over do as then you will get butter floating on top.
• Serve lassi in tall glasses.
• Add crushed ice cubes, garnish lassi with some cardamom powder and sliced almonds.
• Serve the sweet lassi.
• You can also chill lassi and then serve.

Notes:

• You can also add a pinch of saffron for extra flavour.
• Actually you can top up more cream by pouring the lassi and then adding cream alternatively till you reach the rim of the glass.
• You can use slightly use sour curd which works best.
• No need to whisk the malai to a creamy texture as you need to feel the malai texture in your mouth while drinking