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.
