Lassi is a popular Indian yoghurt drink, commonly served with meals and perfect for hot summer days . It’s traditionally made with just sugar but a common variation is making it with mango – which is absolutely yummy. Here, we’ve made it with rose syrup ,pistachio and a little honey which is a nice way to jazz it up if you’re having people over or if you just feel like putting a little more effort into it. Chill well before serving!
Makes 2 small glasses
Ingredients
300g plain unsweetened yoghurt
3 tsp pistachio granules
6 cardamom pods
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tbsp honey
For the rose syrup :
1 and half tsp rosewater
4 tbsp water
3 tbsp sugar
To garnish:
A few rose petals
1/2 teaspoon pistachio granules
2 cinnamon sticks
Method
Grind the cardamom pods in a mortar , discard the green shells and grind the black seeds into a powder
Make the rose syrup; In a small saucepan, mix the rosewater, water and sugar just until the sugar melts.
Place the yoghurt, rose syrup, pistachio granules, honey, milk & cardamom pods in a blender and blend until smooth.
Chill in the refrigerator and serve garnished with pistachio granules, rose petals and cinnamon stick as a stirrer. If you need to serve it immediately, pour it over crushed ice.
x Anu & Suba
