Lassi
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Recipe Introduction
A South Indian drink... THINK OF THOSE EXPENSIVE YOGHURT DRINKS ON THE MARKET (see recipe #6 below)
List of Ingredients
A South Indian drink
Lassi is one of the easiest things to make, and there are
many ways of making it. Basically, it is buttermilk
(yoghurt whisked with water), and you can choose almost
any consistency that you like, from the thinnest to the
thickest. Serve cold.
In North India, typically, lassi is sweet, just yoghurt,
water and sugar whisked together. The consistency is
quite thick.
You get more variety in the South. Typically, the lassi
is thinner, and is spiced. You can add
salt, lemon, ginger, curry leaves, and almost anything
else you feel will give an interesting
flavor. For a more exotic variety, heat 1 tsp mustard
seeds and a pinch of asafoetida powder
in 2 tbsp oil, till the mustard begins to pop. Add to all
the above
ingredients. Just get creative and experiment, and the
result is usually
delicious.Recipe
Lassi #2
4 oz(0.5 cup) of plain yogurt
1.25 cup cold water
1/2 tsp ground roasted cumin seed
1/4tsp salt
1/4 tsp finely crumbled dried mint optional
blend in a blender for 3 seconds
Lassi #3
The basic proportion for 1 glass of lassi is
1/2 glass yogurt
1/2 glass of ice cubes
Put it in a osterizer/blender and whir it until the ice is
chopped fine Now to make a sweet lassi
- add 1 spoon sugar (quantity may vary)
- a dash of rose water or rose essence if you have it -
adds a wonderful
touch.
To make Salted Lassi, to the basic yougurt/ice cube mix
add
- a pinch of salt
- couple of grinds of pepper
- a dash of ground roasted cumin - gives an absolutely
wonderfule aroma
All measurements are approximate.
Lassi #4 (Raita)
2 cup yoghurt
ice cubes (about 4-6)
sugar
limes/lemon
salt
Blend the yoghurt and ice cubes together, until the
yoghurt becomes more liquid. Add sugar to
taste. The lemon/lime is optional but it gives it a
slightly tart taste. Dash of salt.
Raita is also good for the summer. Instead of having a
traditional salad you can make raita
instead
Grate cucumbers and discard excess water, dice tomatoes
and onions.
Add yoghurt (about 8 - 12 oz). Add salt and pepper to
taste. It's wonderful for the summer; you
can add other vegetables also if you like but it's
traditionally made with just the cucumbers,
onions, and tomatoes.
Lassi #5 (sweet)
1 cup yoghurt (the more sour the better)
2 cups cold water ( more if you like it thinner)
4 tbsps sugar ( I prefer less)
pinch salt
1 tbsps rose water/essence OR 2 tbsps lemon juice ( I
prefer the latter)
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until nice
and frothy.
Serve chilled.
Lassi #6 (mango)
2 ripe mango pulps
2 cups yoghurt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup ice water
Put it all in a blender and pour over crushed ice.
You can also use other fruits like strawberries and
bananas.
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