Sweet Lassi

The method

Step by step

Written for first-time cooks — every quantity, timing and cue is spelled out.

1. 01

   Gather Ingredients and Tools

   First, get all your ingredients ready: 1.5 cups of chilled curd, 0.5 cup of chilled milk, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 0.25 teaspoon of cardamom powder, 6-8 ice cubes, and 2 tablespoons of fresh cream if you want to garnish. Make sure your blender, measuring cups, measuring spoons, and two tall glasses are clean and ready to use.

2. 02

   Add Curd to Blender

   Carefully open your blender jar. Using a spoon, scoop all 1.5 cups of the chilled fresh curd into the blender jar. Make sure to get all of it out of the measuring cup.

3. 03

   Add Milk and Sugar

   Next, pour 0.5 cup of chilled full-fat milk into the blender jar, on top of the curd. Then, add 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar. This is a good starting point for sweetness; you can add more later if you like.

4. 04

   Add Cardamom Powder

   Now, add 0.25 teaspoon of green cardamom powder to the blender. Cardamom gives lassi its special aroma and taste. If you don't have powder, you can crush 3-4 green cardamom pods and use the seeds.

5. 05

   Add Ice Cubes

   Drop 6-8 ice cubes into the blender jar. The ice will help make the lassi very cold and give it a nice frothy texture when blended. It also helps to slightly dilute the lassi to a drinkable consistency.

6. 06

   Blend Until Smooth and Frothy

   Secure the lid tightly on the blender jar. Start blending on a low speed for about 15 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture looks completely smooth, creamy, and a little frothy on top. You should not see any lumps of curd.

7. 07

   Check Sweetness and Consistency

   Carefully open the blender lid and take a tiny sip of the lassi with a spoon. If you prefer it sweeter, add 1 more tablespoon of sugar and blend for another 30 seconds. If it's too thick, you can add a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of chilled milk and blend again for 15 seconds.

8. 08

   Pour and Garnish

   Pour the freshly blended sweet lassi into two tall glasses, filling them almost to the brim. If you like, gently spoon 1 tablespoon of fresh cream (malai) on top of each glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Punjabi Sweet Lassi!