Banarasi Lassi
Veg
Legendary thick lassi served in a kulhad (clay cup) — whisked curd topped with a thick layer of malai (clotted cream) and a pinch of mishri, drunk on the steps of every Banarasi ghat.
Cuisines
Banarasi
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | plain yogurt |
| 1/2 cup | water |
| 4 tablespoons | sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon | cardamom powder |
| 1 tablespoon | rose water |
| 2 tablespoons | malai (fresh cream) |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped pistachios |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped almonds |
| 1 tablespoon | chopped cashews |
| — | ice cubes |
Instructions
- 1 In a blender, combine the yogurt, water, and sugar.
- 2 Blend until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3 Add cardamom powder and rose water to the blender and blend again for a few seconds.
- 4 Pour the lassi into serving glasses.
- 5 Top each glass with a spoonful of malai.
- 6 Garnish with chopped pistachios, almonds, and cashews.
- 7 Add a few ice cubes to each glass before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, use full-fat yogurt and adjust the sugar according to your taste preference.