Lassi is the Indian yoghurt drink.

This typical Indian recipe is made with fermented milk or yoghurt and spices.

It can be served as a refreshment, but can also be enjoyed at breakfast and lunch.

It can be made with mango, mint or rose syrup.

It is also possible to make your own recipe.

As mentioned above, lassi is a traditional Indian drink made with yoghurt or fermented milk.

It originated in Punjab and in its simplest form is made with yoghurt, water and spices.

A more aromatic version substitutes milk for the water.

Lassi can be salty or sweet. Either way, it is served chilled.

Lassi: from a nutritional point of view

For a mango lassi, for example, here is the nutritional analysis:

• Calories: 151 calories
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 21g
• Lipids: 3g

What are the benefits of lassi?

This drink contains lactic ferments that boost the immune system and aid digestion.

It is also a good source of minerals and vitamins.

In particular, it contains an interesting amount of protein.

It also contains calcium, which is known to strengthen bones.

If you choose to make a fruit-based lassi, you will also get the benefits of the fruit itself.

Lassi Recipes

If you want to prepare this Indian recipe, you will find a multitude of recipes.

On our site we have selected a few that are sure to delight you!

Mango Lassi

Kitchen Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 jar of yoghurt
• 1/2 ripe mango
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Chop the mango.
2. Place all the ingredients in the blender.
3. Blend until smooth.

Banana Lassi

1. For this recipe, peel 2 bananas, add lemon juice, mash them with a fork and divide them into glasses.
2. In a glass with a lid, add 4 natural yoghurts, 40cl cold milk, 80g icing sugar, the seeds of 2 cardamom pods and 12 ice cubes.
3. Shake well and quickly to prevent the ice cubes from melting.
4. Strain and pour into glasses.
5. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and place a mint sprig in each glass.
6. Enjoy your ice-cold drink.

Strawberry Lassi

Ingredients

• 200g of strawberries
• One whipped yoghurt
• One tablespoon vanilla sugar
• One tonka bean
• 10cl milk
• 3 ice cubes
• Pink sugar to decorate the drink

Instructions

1. Wash and peel the strawberries.
2. Then put the various ingredients in a blender or mixer (grate the tonka bean).
3. Blend until you have a homogeneous mixture.
4. When ready, sprinkle with pink sugar and serve chilled.

Raspberry Lassi

This recipe is also very easy to prepare:

1. Mash 250 g of raspberries.
2. Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds.
3. Pour the raspberry puree into the blender jug.
4. Add 4 Greek yoghurts, 2 tablespoons of honey and 25 g of sugar.
5. Blend and pour into glasses.
6. Drink immediately.

Coconut Lassi

1. For this recipe, open and slice a mango.
2. Then open a cardamom pod and collect the seeds.
3. Put them in a blender with 150ml of goat's milk, goat's yoghurt and the mango.
4. Blend for one minute.
5. Add a tablespoon of grated coconut and 20cl of coconut milk.
6. Blend again for 30 seconds.
7. When serving, sprinkle with rose petals or crushed pistachios.

Peach Lassi

Ingredients

• 2 peaches (or 2 nectarines)
• 3 whipped yoghurts
• A glass of milk
• One tablespoon of honey
• A pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

1. First peel the fruit and remove the stones.
2. Then put them in a blender and add the milk, honey, yoghurt and cinnamon.
3. Blend it all together and put it in the fridge until you are ready to taste it.

The salted lassi

The salted version can be flavoured with coriander or mint leaves, a dash of lemon juice, fresh ginger and salt.