Beat the heat with these yummy lassi recipes
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Lassi is synonymous with the summer season and has been so for ages.
A classic household beverage that comes in handy to beat the heat, this thick and delicious mixture of yogurt, water, sugar, and salt is available in so many lip-smacking flavors now.
On that note, here is a list featuring five flavorful lassi recipes that you can try this season.
Recipe 1
Mango lassi
If your summertime is incomplete without mangoes, here is a great way you can enjoy them.
Grab a blender and add mango, yogurt, milk, honey/sugar, and cardamom to it. Blend for about two minutes.
For better consistency, you can also add some ice cubes and then blend the entire mixture.
Once done, pour the lassi into a glass and sprinkle some cardamom powder.
Recipe 2
Banana lassi
If you love bananas, we are sure this lassi will be your latest obsession. Plus, it is easy to make.
Add yogurt, some water, ripe bananas, castor sugar, and ice cubes in a blender.
Pulse a few times to crush the ice nicely and then blend this mixture until it smoothens.
Once done, pour this concoction into a glass and sip.
Recipe 3
Strawberry lassi
Grab a handful of strawberries, wash them, and remove their stalk.
Now puree them along with two-three tablespoons of sugar.
Once done, add this with yogurt and milk into a blender and blend until smooth.
Optionally, you can also add cardamom powder and blend for an enhanced flavor.
Pour it into a glass, add some ice cubes, and serve chilled.
Recipe 4
Mint lassi
To make mint lassi, all you have to do is add mint leaves, sugar, black salt, and cumin powder in a blender.
Blend it until you attain a semi-smooth mixture.
Now, grab a bowl, add some yogurt to it, and whisk until smooth.
Combine the semi-smooth mixture with whisked yogurt and your mint lassi is ready!
Top with ice and serve.
Recipe 5
Rose lassi
This cooler is a sweet fix to your summer woes.
Combine yogurt, water, sugar, edible rose petals, and rose water in a blender. Blend it until you get a smooth and frothy mixture.
You can also add a little bit of cardamom powder if you wish to.
Once done pulsing, your rose lassi is ready. Serve fresh with a few ice cubes.