Kesar Lassi Recipe – Indian Sweet Lassi with Saffron

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 1/8 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:

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Kesar Lassi Recipe

Traditional Punjabi drink made with yogurt, saffron and cardamom.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi

Keyword: Indian Drinks, Lassi Recipes, Traditional

Servings: 2

Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 cup Cold Milk
• 1 tbsp Hot Milk
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 8 - 10 Saffron Strands
• Almonds and Pistachios for garnish
• Ice Cubes

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: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 460mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 1mg