
Lassi Raita
Yoghurt blended with ice and sweetened to taste, with optional lime for a tart edge. A simple, adaptable lassi for hot days.
LightSmoothies
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
150 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ice4-6
- Lime(optional)
- Salt(optional)
- Yogurt2 cups
- Sugar
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Lassi Raita close to the original.
Instead of Yogurt
- Coconut Milk— dairy-free, richer
- Milk— thinner — use a little less
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instructions
Blend the yoghurt and ice cubes together, until the yoghurt becomes more liquid.
Add sugar to taste.
The lemon/lime is optional but it gives it a slightly tart taste.
Dash of salt.
Raita is also good for the summer.
Instead of having a traditional salad you can make raita instead.
Pairs well with
Lime and salt sharpen this cooling yoghurt sip for spicy chaat pairings:
- Papdi chaat bites
- Aloo tikki
- Roasted chana
- Mini paratha rolls




