Lassi Patiala | Sweetened Yogurt Drink
Lassi is the much preferred drink in the summer months. Lassi Patiala from the region of Haryana is one such recipe that is creamy and delicious. There can be no other drink that can quench thirst as much as this Lassi Patiala.
This lassi Patiala is famous in Haryana, which is famous for its dairy. I love lassi, and it is something that I drink often with lunch in summer. I make it with salt at times, as this Masala Chaas, but mostly it is the sweet lassi that I prefer.
My husband and my older son, though, would like the Mango Lassi anytime. So as a family, we are divided into two when it comes to Lassi. If looking to try some other fruity lassi, then absolutely try the Papaya Lassi. This brings out the effect of tropics.
This lassi recipe has saffron in it, which just made it very flavorful. Also, adding some hot boiled milk to the lassi when churning gives it a lot of creaminess. You can make this using your hand blender (which is what I used) or in the regular blender.
Also, using homemade yogurt to make Lassi Patiala makes the lassi much more delicious and convenient.
Preparation time - 5 minutes
Cooking time - none
Difficulty level - easy
Ingredients needed
- Thick curd/yogurt - 1 cup
- Water - 1 cup
- Boiled (hot) milk - ¼ cup
- Honey - 2 tsp
- Sugar - 2 tablespoon (more or less based on your preference)
- Saffron - a few threads (dissolved in 2 teaspoon of warm milk)
- Cardamom powder - a small pinch (I did not use it)
- Ice cubes - a few
Procedure
- Combine all the ingredients (except saffron) and blend them in the blender or using a hand blender.
- Blend it thoroughly until the mixture is frothy.
- Pour the lassi into a tall glass and top with the saffron.
- Serve the Lassi Patiala immediately and enjoy!
Expert tips
- Make sure that the yogurt we use to make lassi is not sour. Sour yogurt takes away the fun from the lassi.
- I love using homemade yogurt to make any kind of lassi. It makes it much more affordable than using store-bought yogurt.
- Adding boiled milk is the trick to getting smooth and creamy Lassi. Do not skip that step.
Frequently asked questions
I prefer to serve lassi right after I make it. This can, however, be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days. However, churn it once with a whisk or hand blender before serving to make it creamy.
I use homemade yogurt made with whole milk most of the time. But we can also buy store yogurt to make it. I prefer the Greek Yogurt or whole-fat yogurt. Make sure that the yogurt is not sour.
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Recipe
Lassi Patiala - Sweetened Yogurt Drink
Equipment
- Blender
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup Thick curd / yogurt
- 1 cup Water
- ¼ cup Hot milk Boiled
- 2 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Sugar more or less based on your preference
- few threads Saffron dissolved in 2 teaspoon of warm milk
- a small pinch Cardamom powder I did not use it
- few Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients (except saffron) and blend it in the blender or using a hand blender.
- Blend it thoroughly until the mixture is frothy.
- Pour the lassi in tall glass and top with the saffron.
- Serve the Lassi Patiala immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure that the yogurt we use to make lassi is not sour. Sour yogurt takes away the fun from the lassi.
- I love using homemade yogurt to make any kind of lassi. It makes it much more affordable than using store bought yogurt.
- Adding boiled milk is the trick to getting smooth and creamy Lassi. Do not skip that step.
Made this on Holi and served to the guests. Everyone loved it. It was so good. Loved the taste of saffron in lassi. Will make it frequently now. It was delicious.
This recipe is the best way to welcome summers, mango and lassi with this twist, there cannot be anything better to refresh ourselves than this combination.
I love mango lassi. I bet I will love this drink too. Sounds amazing with added saffron. Yum, can't wait to make this.
While I am not a big fan of sweet lassi(I prefer salted), made this for hubby as he loves sweet lassi. Thoroughly enjoyed it even though it is still winter for us. Replaced the honey with maple syrup.
I have some yogurt that needs to be used up. This sounds like an interesting recipe to try. Sounds like a great plan.