Lassi

Ingredients

• •1 cup Plain yogurt
• •0.5 cup Cold water
• •2 tbsp Sugar
• •0.25 tsp Cardamom powder
• •4 pcs Ice cubes

Instructions

1. 1

   Add yogurt, cold water, and sugar to a blender.

   💡 Use fresh, thick yogurt - homemade or good quality store-bought. Old yogurt can be tangy.

2. 2

   Add cardamom powder and ice cubes.

   💡 Green cardamom is essential - use freshly ground for best aroma. Crush the pods lightly before grinding.

3. 3

   Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.

   💡 The key is achieving a light, airy froth - blend long enough but don't overheat the mixture.

4. 4

   Pour into a tall glass. Sprinkle a pinch of cardamom on top.

   💡 Serve immediately while cold - lassi separates as it sits. A warm lassi is unpleasant.

5. 5

   Serve chilled with a straw. Pairs perfectly with Indian curries and biryanis.

   💡 For a salty lassi, replace sugar with 1/4 tsp salt and add a pinch of roasted cumin.