
Lassi - A South Indian Drink
Yoghurt whisked with cold water, roasted cumin, dried mint and salt — the savory South Indian buttermilk cooler. Light, tangy and deeply refreshing in the heat.
LightSmoothies
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
60 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Salt(optional)· not in your bar1/4 tsp
- Cumin· not in your bar1/2 tsp ground roasted
- Water· not in your bar1 1/4 cup cold
- Yogurt· not in your bar1/2 cup plain
Or swap: Coconut Milk — dairy-free, richer, Milk — thinner — use a little less
- Mint(optional)· not in your bar1/4 tsp dried
Instructions
Blend in a blender for 3 seconds.
Lassi is one of the easiest things to make, and there are many ways of making it.
Basically, it is buttermilk (yoghurt whisked with water), and you can choose almost any consistency that you like, from the thinnest to the thickest.
Serve cold.
Pairs well with
Savory cumin-mint lassi cools the heat of proper South Indian snacks:
- Vegetable samosas
- Masala vada
- Onion pakoras
- Spiced papadums




