Lassi

Indian Lassi 

Today am discus about Indian Lassi .Lassi is a popular, traditional drink from the Indian people . It is popular in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Lassi is a mix of yogurt or milk ,water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot climate for refreshment.

Lassi 

Ingredient:

• Water - 2 Cup
• Pana mahuri - ( Fennel Seed  ) - 2 tbs
• Aleicha - ( Cardamom Seed ) - 1/2 tsp
• Lavang - ( Cloves ) - 4
• Kishmish - ( Raisins ) - 2/3 Cup
• Badam - ( Almond ) - 1/2 Cup
• Pista - ( Pistachio ) -1/4 Cup
• Tarabhuja Manji -  ( Melon seeds ) - 1/4 Cup 
• Sunflower seeds - 1/4 Cup
• Milk -  1 ltr
• Kesar - ( Dry-roasted Saffron powder ) - 1/4 tsp
• Dalimba - ( pomegranate seed) - 1tsp 

Preparation:

• Take the water to boil in a small vessels.
• Add the fennel seeds, cardamom and cloves, cover, and remove from the heat.
• Keep aside for ten minutes.
• Cut the almond and pista into small peaces .
• Take the raisins, almonds, pistachios and melon seeds, sunflower seeds  in a bowl and add fennel seed.
• Cover and keep aside for at least 1 hour.
• Transfer it to a mixture, cover, and mix until the nuts & spices are reduced to a smooth texture.
• Put into a strainer and set  a bowl.
• Heat 2 tsp of milk and add saffron.
• Add the nut milk, saffron milk and remaining milk in a large jug and chill well.
• Then use some saffron , pomegranate seed ,crushed ice for garnishing. 
•  Now you can serve it  cold.