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Sweet Lassi Recipe (Indian Yogurt Drink)

May 2, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This homemade Punjabi sweet lassi recipe is creamy, refreshing, and delicious. It is a popular traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that can be easily made in 5 minutes using yogurt as its base ingredient.

This creamy sweet lassi (meethi lassi) recipe is so easy to make and can be made in under 5 minutes with only a few ingredients.

I remember drinking a lot of lassi as a child at Punjabi Dhabas on our road trips on the National Highways in India. Those Lassi were so creamy, rich, and delicious.

Traditionally, It is served in tall steel glass with a thick layer of malai (fresh cream from boiled milk) on top. Do try this sweet lassi at home with friends and family, and share your feedback in the comments section.

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  • What is Lassi?
  • Why You'll love this Sweet Lassi Recipe
  • Sweet Lassi Ingredients
  • How to Make the Perfect Sweet Lassi at Home
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage Suggestions
  • Tips to Make the Best Homemade Sweet Lassi
  • Variations of Sweet Lassi
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Indian Beverage Recipes
  • Homemade Sweet Lassi

What is Lassi?

Lassi (pronounced luh-ssi) is a popular, and traditional yogurt-based drink, sweet or salty, from the Indian subcontinent. It is made by blending yogurt with water (or milk), sugar or salt, and flavorings like ground cardamom, cumin, etc.

In India, The most popular ones are sweet lassi which is sweetened with sugar, and salty lassi, which has salt and spices in it. I have grown up drinking those during the peak summers. But in the USA, the most popular lassi is Mango Lassi, which is available in any local Indian restaurant.

Lassi is served in most Punjabi homes as a side with breakfast or a meal. You can also easily find it on the menu of most North Indian restaurants, and Dhabas.

Traditionally, it is made with a handheld wooden churner (mathani) or wire whisk in a large pot. However, you can use a regular blender or an immersion blender to make it.

Health Benefits of Lassi

Lassi is a yogurt-based drink and has several health benefits

  • Helps with digestion
  • Excellent source of probiotics
  • Boosts immunity
  • Good for your skin
  • Improves bone health

Why You'll love this Sweet Lassi Recipe

  • Ready in 5 minutes
  • Refreshing, cooling, and delicious
  • You need just three main ingredients
  • Healthy drink
  • Great for hot summer days
  • Perfect for parties or potlucks
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan

Sweet Lassi Ingredients

You need only three main ingredients to make creamy sweet lassi at home.  The other ingredients are optional. 

  • Plain Yogurt: Use thick, homemade whole-milk yogurt. You can use store-bought yogurt as well. Greek Yogurt also works well in the recipe, add more water to thin it out.
  • Milk (or Water): You will need a liquid to thin out the yogurt. Use chilled whole milk for a creamier lassi. For a lighter lassi version, use 2% milk or water. Note: if the yogurt is too sour, use chilled milk instead of water.
  • Sweetener: Traditionally, raw cane sugar is used. Feel free to use your favorite sweetener of your choice.
  • Ground Cardamom: Optional. I like to flavor the sweet lassi using cardamom powder. If you don't like cardamom, you can also use rose water for the lassi.
  • Ice cubes: Optional. It helps to chill the lassi and thin it out a bit.
  • Garnish: Optional. You can add slivered nuts like pistachios, crushed dried rose petals, or saffron strands.
punjabi sweet lassi recipe ingredients

How to Make the Perfect Sweet Lassi at Home

You can make this Punjabi sweet lassi recipe in two ways, with a blender or without a blender. I am sharing how to make sweet lassi at home with both methods.

Using Blender

Add all the ingredients homemade yogurt, chilled milk (or water), sugar, ground cardamom, and ice cubes in a blender.

step to add all the ingredients in to the blender

Blend until it becomes smooth and frothy. Adjust the consistency, according to your preference, by adding more milk (or water) or blending in some ice cubes.

step to blend into smooth and frothy lassi

Pour the sweet lassi into serving glasses and top with slivered nuts, and dried rose petals. Serve immediately.

two glass of sweet lassi served in serving glasses garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals

Without Blender (Traditional Method)

Add 2 cups of plain yogurt to a large bowl. Using a handheld wooden churner (mathani) or Wire whisk, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Then add ½ cup of chilled milk (or water), powdered sugar, and cardamom powder and whisk vigorously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is frothy. Serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Traditionally, it is served chilled in a tall steel glass with a dollop of cream (or malai) on top and paired with various Punjabi dishes like parathas, or chole bhature.

Serve Lassi as a refreshing drink during the daytime on hot days or serve it as a drink or dessert after an Indian meal.

Storage Suggestions

You can store the leftover sweet lassi in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days in an airtight container. You do need to add ice cubes while blending if you are making it ahead and plan to store it.

Tips to Make the Best Homemade Sweet Lassi

  • Fresh Homemade Yogurt: Use fresh homemade curd for the best results. But you can definitely use store-bought yogurt to make this lassi. Make sure it's fresh and is not sour or stale.
  • Full-fat Yogurt: The higher fat content yogurt makes the lassi rich and creamy. Low-fat yogurt also can be used, but I recommend whole milk yogurt for the best results.
  • Flavorings for Sweet Lassi: You can add either cardamom powder or rose water or even both of these ingredients to flavor up the sweet lassi. You can also add a few saffron strands if you prefer.
  • Consistency: The consistency of the lassi can be adjusted according to your preference. The consistency of this sweet lassi recipe is neither too thick nor too thin. For a thick, creamy lassi, add less milk (or water) or skip adding it. For a thinner consistency, add more water (or milk).
  • Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt, coconut milk yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk to make this lassi vegan.
  • Sweeteners: Raw cane sugar is the preferred choice of sweetener. However, you can use any sweetener you prefer.
  • Cream: You can add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh cream (or malai) while blending for a rich-tasting Restaurant style lassi.
  • Toppings: You can top with fresh cream, rabdi, vanilla ice cream, slivered almonds and pistachios, saffron strands, and dried rose petals.

Variations of Sweet Lassi

The traditional Punjabi Lassi is simple, but it can be adapted to so many variations.

  • Rose Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, sugar, and Rooh Afza (rose syrup).
  • Fruit Lassi - Made with fruits, yogurt, milk, and sugar. Trying adding the fruits like bananas, peaches, strawberries, and mango.
  • Dry fruits Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, milk, sugar, and dry fruits like pistachios, almonds, and anjeer.
  • Chocolate Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, milk, sugar, and chocolate syrup.
two glass of sweet lassi served in serving glasses garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is lassi healthy?

Yes, it is healthy. Lassi is made with yogurt and has a number of health benefits. It has good bacteria, that help aid digestion and also boost immunity.

Can you make sweet lassi vegan?

Sweet lassi tastes best with whole milk yogurt. However, you can use plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt, coconut milk yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk to make this lassi vegan.

Is sweet lassi a drink or dessert?

Lassi is a traditional yogurt-based drink from India. You can also serve it as a healthy, creamy after-meal dessert.

More Indian Beverage Recipes

  • Mango Lassi
  • Masala Chaas (Spiced Buttermilk)
  • Strawberry Lassi
  • Masala Chai
  • Golden Turmeric Milk
  • Ash Gourd Juice
  • Mango Milkshake
  • Badam Milk

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two glass of sweet lassi served in serving glasses garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals

Homemade Sweet Lassi

Bhavana Patil
This homemade Punjabi sweet lassi recipe is creamy, refreshing, and delicious. It is a popular traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that can be easily made in 5 minutes.
5 from 3 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 286
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: No-Cook
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Total Time : 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups homemade yogurt (curd)
  • ½ cup milk (or water), chilled
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • few ice cubes optional

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon nuts optional
  • few dried rose petals (or saffron strands), optional

Instructions
 

  • You can make this Punjabi sweet lassi in two ways, with a blender or without a blender. I am sharing how to make sweet lassi at home with both methods.

Using Blender

  • Add all the ingredients homemade yogurt, chilled milk (or water), sugar, ground cardamom, and ice cubes in a blender.
    step to add all the ingredients in to the blender
  • Blend until it becomes smooth and frothy. Adjust the consistency, according to your preference, by adding more milk (or water) or blending in some ice cubes.
    step to blend into smooth and frothy lassi
  • Pour the sweet lassi into serving glasses and top with slivered nuts, and dried rose petals. Serve immediately.
    two glass of sweet lassi served in serving glasses garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals

Without Blender (Traditional Method)

  • Add 2 cups of plain yogurt to a large bowl. Using a handheld wooden churner (mathani) or Wire whisk, whisk the yogurt until smooth and creamy.
  • Then add ½ cup of chilled milk (or water), powdered sugar, and cardamom powder and whisk vigorously until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is frothy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tips to Make the Best Homemade Sweet Lassi

  • Fresh Homemade Yogurt: Use fresh homemade curd for the best results. But you can definitely use store-bought yogurt to make this lassi. Make sure it's fresh and is not sour or stale.
  • Full-fat Yogurt: The higher fat content yogurt makes the lassi rich and creamy. Low-fat yogurt also can be used, but I recommend whole milk yogurt for the best results.
  • Flavorings for Sweet Lassi: You can add either cardamom powder or rose water or even both of these ingredients to flavor up the sweet lassi. You can also add a few saffron strands if you prefer.
  • Consistency: The consistency of the lassi can be adjusted according to your preference. The consistency of this sweet lassi recipe is neither too thick nor too thin. For a thick, creamy lassi, add less milk (or water) or skip adding it. For a thinner consistency, add more water (or milk).
  • Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt, coconut milk yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk to make this lassi vegan.
  • Sweeteners: Raw cane sugar is the preferred choice of sweetener. However, you can use any sweetener you prefer.
  • Cream: You can add 1-2 tablespoons of fresh cream (or malai) while blending for a rich-tasting Restaurant style lassi.
  • Toppings: You can top with fresh cream, rabdi, vanilla ice cream, slivered almonds and pistachios, saffron strands, and dried rose petals.
 

Variations of Sweet Lassi

The traditional Punjabi Lassi is simple, but it can be adapted to so many variations
  • Rose Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, sugar, and Rooh Afza (rose syrup).
  • Fruit Lassi - Made with fruits, yogurt, milk, and sugar. Trying adding the fruits like bananas, peaches, strawberries, and mango.
  • Dry fruits Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, milk, sugar, and dry fruits like pistachios, almonds, and anjeer.
  • Chocolate Lassi - Made with fresh yogurt, milk, sugar, and chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 342IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 376mgIron: 0.4mg
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