Topic: Lassi... anyone?

[chonk]

Hey guys!

Just wondered why there are almost no lassi recipes on this site. Want to share one of my favourites with you and maybe some of you could post their recipes as well. There you go:

Kela Lassi (Banana Lassi)

2 ripe bananas, chopped
240ml yoghurt
120ml chilled water
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons honey (or white sugar, jaggery, etc.)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1-2 teaspoon(s) rose water (or kewra water)
a pinch of grated nutmeg (approx. 1/8 teaspoon)
6-8 ice cubes

Combine the chopped bananas, yoghurt, water, lemon juice and your sweetener in a blender. Process for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Now add the cardamom, nutmeg, rose water and the ice cubes and process for another minute. The ice cubes should be partially, but not fully crushed. Bananas will give you a natural sweetness, and slightly thick lassi. Serve and enjoy!

Which different lassis have you tried so far, and which one is your favourite?

Greetings!

[George]

Which different lassis have you tried so far, and which one is your favourite?

I use a recipe for mango lassi but, as yours is based on cheap bananas (compared to expensive mango), I'll give it a go.

[chonk]

Hey George!

Love a good mango lassi, too! Peaches are one of my favourites also. Do you only use yoghurt in your recipe, or do you add cream and/or milk?

Instead of plain water, white grape, apple or pineapple juice can be used, too. Please let me know how your lassi turned out. 

Would be interested if anyone tried already some lassi made with buttermilk? Or any fans of the real, traditional, salty versions around? Personally, I'm more into the sweet lassis, but tried only one ginger-cumin flavoured lassi yet.

Greetings!

[Peripatetic Phil]

For me, mango lassi every time.  Made some only two days ago and will be making more today.  Ice cubes, TRS Kesar mango puree, Lidl Greek yoghurt, Rubicon mango juice.  All in the goblet blender, blend till smooth and serve.  It sounds so good that I think I will have to go and make some more now rather than morning coffee !

** Phil.

[StoneCut]

If I can I'll also either order a Mango lassi or, if in a turkish establishment, I'll order an Ayran:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayran

I'll need to try this banana lassi and see how it is. Sounds interesting. I don't know where to get rose water, though.

[chonk]

Hey StoneCut!

You could substitute the rose or kewra water with some vanilla extract or essence, or use some vanilla sugar as sweetener. You'll get rose water at any good asian grocery store, or (at least here in Germany) at the pharmacy, too.

Hope you enjoy! (:

Greetings!

[Aussie Mick]

Which different lassis have you tried so far, and which one is your favourite?

I use a recipe for mango lassi but, as yours is based on cheap bananas (compared to expensive mango), I'll give it a go.

Hi George, we use mango pulp in tins to make our lassi. Cheaper and easier than fresh mangoes.

[kbmason79]

Hi Guys,

This is the recipe I use for mango lassi:

4 ice cubes (crushed)
1/2 cup mango pulp (kesar)
3/4 cup plain natural yogurt
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cardamon (optional)

combine and Mix in blender for 20-30 secs. Add cardamon on top after pouring in glass. (Easy as that)

Note for a thicker or thinner consistency just adjust ice.

Enjoy

Barry

[StoneCut]

Chonk, I also live in Germany (Osnabr

[chonk]

Hey StoneCut!

Have forgot that, sorry (: In this case, you could also try some bigger supermarkets. Edeka sells it, in their asia section.

Greetings!