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    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: November 16, 2013 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Kesar Lassi Recipe – Indian Sweet Lassi with Saffron

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    Kesar Lassi Recipe – Refreshing and delicious Indian beverage with saffron

    What is Kesar Lassi?

    Lassi is a traditional yogurt-based drink made in India and Pakistan. Kesar Lassi is a sweet lassi, a simple yogurt drink infused with saffron and cardamom. Kesar means Saffron in English.

    Lassi variations:

    • Mango Lassi
    • Papaya Lassi
    • Mango Gulkand Lassi
    • Banana Lassi

    Can I use saffron powder instead of saffron strands?

    Yes, use ⅛ tsp of ground saffron in the place of 8-10 saffron strands.

    How to make it vegan?

    Simply replace the yogurt with any plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt or soy yogurt. Also, replace milk with a tablespoon of hot water to soak the saffron.

    Serving suggestions:

    It can be served along with parathas, samosas or kachoris. You can also serve a glass of chilled lassi as a snack in summer days.

    Tips:

    • Do not use sour yogurt or dahi for this recipe. Always try to use fresh yogurt.
    • The consistency of drink should be thick. The milk quantity depends on the thickness of yogurt. Add more or less milk accordingly.
    • If you have time, avoid adding ice cubes and chill it in the refrigerator. It helps to maintain the lassi consistency.

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    How to make Kesar Lassi recipe below:

    Kesar Lassi Recipe

    Hari Chandana Ponnaluri
    Traditional Punjabi drink made with yogurt, saffron and cardamom.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Dessert
    Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
    Servings 2
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Fresh Yogurt
    • 2 tbsp Sugar
    • ½ cup Cold Milk
    • 1 tbsp Hot Milk
    • ¼ tsp Cardamom Powder
    • 8 - 10 Saffron Strands
    • Almonds and Pistachios for garnish
    • Ice Cubes
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    Instructions
     

    • Soak the saffron in a tablespoon of hot milk for some time and crush it well.
    • Take yogurt, saffron milk, sugar, cardamom powder and milk in a blender.
    • Blend it until smooth and frothy.
    • If you want a slightly thin consistency, add little more milk to the lassi while blending.
    • Pour the lassi into glasses and add the crushed ice cubes to it.
    • Garnish with nuts and saffron.
    • You can also chill the lassi in the refrigerator.
    • Serve chilled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 460mgSugar: 27gVitamin A: 341IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 374mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only.

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    1. sushma Mallya says

      November 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      looks so yum

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    2. Hema says

      November 18, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      So frothy and yummy, very tempting clicks..

      Reply
    3. Jasna Varcakovic says

      November 19, 2013 at 1:30 am

      I love lassi; will try your recipe!

      Reply
    4. Soni says

      November 19, 2013 at 7:06 pm

      Oh my! I wish I could drink this right off the screen! Absolutely delicious looking.Love the froth 🙂

      Reply
    5. tanja says

      November 23, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      I am in love with lassis in every combination- haven't tried it with saffron and cardamom yet. Sounds and looks fantastic!

      Reply
    6. shravani says

      November 21, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Lassi is very frothy and looks so yummy. Tasted different flavoured lassis but this looks so tempting. Kesariya Lassi is awesome.

      Reply
      • Hari Chandana P says

        November 21, 2016 at 11:03 pm

        Thank you so much Shravani! 🙂

        Reply
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