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Punjab · Snack

Punjabi Sweet Lassi

Traditional 66. Punjabi Sweet Lassi recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups cold curd (yogurt), preferably thick
• 1 cup cold water or milk
• 4-5 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp cardamom powder (or 8-10 green cardamom pods)
• 10-12 saffron strands (optional)
• 6-8 ice cubes (optional)
• 1-2 tbsp chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios) optional
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 How to make Punjabi Sweet Lassi

1. Prepare yogurt (1 min): If curd is too liquid, drain excess water through muslin cloth. Curd should be thick, creamy.
2. Crush cardamom (2 mins): If using green cardamom pods, lightly crush with mortar-pestle. Remove seeds from husks, grind to fine powder (or use pre-made cardamom powder).
3. Make lassi (5 mins): In blender, add 2 cups thick chilled yogurt. Add 1 cup cold water or milk. Add 4-5 tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness). Add 1 tsp cardamom powder, saffron strands (if using), pinch of salt.
4. Blend (3 mins): Blend on high speed for 2-3 mins until frothy, smooth. Foam should form on top—this is traditional (indicates good blending).
5. Serve (2 mins): Pour into tall glasses. Top with foam. Add ice cubes if desired. Garnish with chopped nuts, saffron strand, cardamom powder sprinkle.
6. Serve immediately: Best served immediately while cold and frothy.

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