Indian Buttermilk Lassi With Cardamom

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 3

Delicious Indian Buttermilk Lassi with Cardamom recipe for a refreshing summer drink

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

196

Sugar

33g

Fat

Lassi is a popular drink in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. It's a traditional drink usually enjoyed after a meal or as a mid-day snack. It is a yoghurt-based drink made by blending yoghurt with water, milk or buttermilk. Lassi can be sweet or salty, and there are many variations of this drink. This recipe adds a fragrant touch to the classic lassi with the addition of cardamom. This spice adds a sweet and warm taste that complements the tangy flavour of the yoghurt. It is easy to make and helps to cool the body down in hot weather. Serve up and enjoy a refreshing glass of Indian Buttermilk Lassi with Cardamom.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, mix sugar, water, and crushed cardamom pod seeds together. Bring the mixture to a boil and let the sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool.
2.	In a blender, blend the buttermilk and yogurt together until smooth.
3.	Add the cooled sugar syrup and blend again. If you are using rose water add it and blend one more time.
4.	Pour the mixture into glasses, add ice cubes if you wish and sprinkle some ground cardamom on top.
5.	Serve up and enjoy!

PROS

Lassi is a refreshing and cooling drink, perfect for hot summer days.

It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different flavors.

Cardamom has a sweet and warm taste, which makes the drink flavorful and pleasant to drink.

CONS

The drink is sweetened with sugar, which can make it high in calories.

People who are lactose intolerant may not be able to enjoy this drink as both buttermilk and yogurt contain lactose.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lassi is known to aid digestion, and the cardamom used in this recipe is also believed to help with digestion, bloating, and stomach problems.
Buttermilk is rich in good bacteria, which can improve gut health and boost immunity.

	1/2 cup sugar
	2 cups water
	2 cardamom pods ( the seeds from ... )
	1 cup plain yogurt
	2 cups buttermilk
	1 -2 teaspoon rose water ( optional )