Sweet lassi

This is a popular and traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink of the Indian Subcontinent. It is made by blending yogurt with water and Indian spices. Traditional lassi (also known as salted lassi, or, simply lassi) is a savory drink sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin while sweet lassi on the other hand is blended with sugar or fruits instead of spicesSweet lassi is a form of lassi flavored with sugar, rosewater and/or lemon, strawberry or other fruit juices. Saffron lassis, which are particularly rich, are a specialty of Sindh in Pakistan and Jodhpur and Rajasthan in India. Makkhaniya lassi is simply lassi with lumps of butter in it . It is usually creamy like a milkshake. Drinking sweet lassi can cause drowsiness, which might help people with sleep disorders.Yogurt sweetened with honey is used while performing religious rituals. Less common is lassi served with milk and is topped with a thin layer of clotted cream. Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment, mostly taken with lunch. With a little turmeric powder mixed in, it is also used as a folk remedy for gastroenteritis .

I was not a great fan of lassi before as the combination of ingredients used was not that impressive for me. But recently on a warm summer afternoon while having food from an Indian restaurant we had the chance to taste sweet lassi as dessert . It was so soothing and refreshing after the heavy non vegetarian meal. That is when I decided to try it at home .When searched for the recipe I got a variety of options but I tried the simplest one taking tips from all the recipes seen. The result was good too. Try it out for a soothing effect. 

INGREDIENTS:

• Yogurt - 350 ml (Usually for creamy texture whole milk yogurt is used but here I used non fat yogurt)
• Sugar- 4 tablespoons
• Cardamom powder - 1/4 tablespoon
• salt - a pinch
• Mint leaves- 3 crushed
• Water- 1/2 cup

How to Prepare:

Step 1: Combine yogurt with sugar, salt, cardamom powder and mint leaves. Whisk it well for about 10 minutes adding water little by little until you reach a creamy consistency. 

Step 2: Serve the lassi in tall glasses and garnish on top with a mint leaf. Serve chilled.