Sweet Punjabi Lassi

The good old Lassi, this yogurt traces its roots back to the Indian Punjab regions. This popular creamy, sweetened yogurt drink is a gem among Punjabi food recipes. Its a common sight in the north to find street vendors selling frothy lassi in matka (clay pots).

There are three versions of lassi – salted, sweet and masala. Sweet lassi is slightly heavy due to the use of rich milk and sugar. The key to good lassi is to use thick homemade yogurt (curd) that is absolutely chilled and hand blended with a wooden churner, you can also use a wired whisk.

Preparation time - 5 - 10 mins
Serves :-  2

INGREDIENTS :- 

• Fresh curd/dahi or yogurt - 2 cups, chilled
• Milk - 1.5 to 2 cups chilled
• Sugar - add as per taste
• Cardamom powder - 1tsp 
• Ice cubes (optional) - 6-8
• Chopped or sliced dry fruits (optional) - 1 tbsp

METHOD :-

• In a bowl take the curd and mix the curd with a madani or blender or a wired whisk till it turns smooth.
  
• Add the sugar and whisk again.
• Add milk or you can even add water instead of milk and churn the mixture till you see a frothy layer on top.
  
• Another way to churn is buy blending the mixture in a blender jar.
• Once you achieve the frothy layer add cardamom powder. You can skip adding flavouring ingredients if you don't have any.
  
• Churn the mixture again to mix the powder.
• Add ice cubes if you want it cold. you can also refrigerate this instead of adding ice cubes.
• Pour this into the glass and garnish with dry fruits. You can also add 1 tbsp of makhan( unsalted butter) and serve this. Like its said " Lassi , Makhan marke"!!