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Monday, August 3, 2009

LASSI PATIALA



Lassi originated from Punjab. It is also popular in the western parts of India.

INGREDIENTS:

Chilled fresh curd - 4 cups
Ice water - 1/2 cup
Hot milk - 1 tsp.
Sugar - 6 tsp.
Cardamom - 4
Saffron - a pinch
Rose water - 1 spoon
Vannila essence - 2 drops

METHOD:

Mix sugar and curd alongwith powdered cardamom.

Soak saffron in hot milk for five minutes.

Combine all ingredients and whip well in a mixie till frothy.

Serve chilled.


VARIATIONS:

PLAIN LASSI: Just whip curd, sugar and water and serve chilled.

MANGO LASSI: Add peeled mango pieces and prepare as said in plain lassi.

ROSE LASSI : Add a teaspoon of rosewater to plain lassi while blending and decorate with saffron.

JEERA LASSI : Add salt and cumin powder (slightly roasted) while blending. Do not use sugar for jeera lassi. Squeeze a lime and mix well. Decorate with mint leaves.

SALT LASSI: Grind together green chilli, cumin, salt and pepper add to the curd and blend in a mixie.

MINT LASSI: Grind together mint leaves, roasted cumin , salt, add to the curd and whip well till frothy.

11 comments :

  1. Truly refreshing lassis. Adding rose water is new idea to me. will try it out...I am walking to my kitchen right away :)

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  2. lassi.....yummmm. Anytime favorite.

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  3. Wonderful shanthi....this is a useful for sure..

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  4. delicious lassi..please do check my blog for my new event

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  5. Cool lassi, wanna sip it right now!

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  6. Thank U so much. And its cool on your stomach also.

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  7. Wow tempting lassi! So refreshing!

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  8. lovely Lassi recipes! My fav drink order at any restaurant..!!!

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  9. HAVE A TRY EVERYONE, AND IT IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH ALSO.

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