Summer drink · 5 minutes
Lassi Recipe (Sweet and Salted Punjabi Lassi)
Thick yoghurt. Churn to froth. Ice cold.
Recipe by Farwa ZeeshanTested in the NineFoods home kitchenLassi is the thick, frothy yoghurt drink of Punjab, sweet with a cap of cream or salty with roasted cumin and mint. Home lassi turns thin and sour. The fix is thick, fresh yoghurt, very little water, churning or blending until frothy and serving ice cold.
The 3 laws of lassi
Why this recipe works
Runny yoghurt
Creamy body.
Lots of water
Thick, not watery.
Stir
Light and frothy.
Shopping and prep list
Ingredients
Lassi
The NineFoods lassi gauge
Is it right?
Pour and look.
Method · 2 stages
Step by step
Blend
- Blend yoghurt, water, ice and flavourings until frothy. Use the gauge above.
Serve
- Pour into tall glasses; top sweet lassi with cream.
Chef's troubleshooter
What went wrong? Pick the symptom
Why
Too much water.
Fix next time
Use thick yoghurt.
Why
Old yoghurt.
Fix next time
Use fresh.
Why
Not churned.
Fix next time
Blend well.
Why
Extra sugar.
Fix next time
Reduce sugar.
Swap smart
Ingredient roles and substitutes
| Ingredient | Job in the dish | Swap with |
|---|---|---|
| Yoghurt | Base | Greek yoghurt plus water |
| Sugar | Sweet lassi | Honey |
| Cumin and mint | Salted lassi | Black salt |
| Cream | Topping | Malai |
After the meal
Serve, store, reheat
Serve with
Paratha breakfast or summer lunch.
Store
Best fresh.
Reheat
Serve cold.
How we tested this recipe
Tested in a home kitchen, not a studio
Recipe developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan, who cooks and tests every NineFoods recipe on a regular home stove.
- Cooked from start to finish with the exact quantities above for 2 servings, using both the metric and US cup measures.
- Every one of the 2 stages was timed at the stove; heat levels and the 'look for' cues are what we saw in the pan.
- The doneness check (is it right) and the troubleshooter come from batches that went wrong, and how we fixed them.
- Reheating and storage advice was checked on leftovers, not guessed.
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Quick answers
Lassi FAQ
What is lassi?
A thick Punjabi yoghurt drink, sweet or salted.
Is lassi the same as ayran?
Ayran is thinner and salted; lassi is thicker.
Can I add fruit?
Yes, mango lassi is popular.
How do I make it thick?
Use thick yoghurt and little water.