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cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink |
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink is a thick luscious curd based drink. Learn how to make elaichi lassi.
To make cardamom lassi, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and whisk well till smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve chilled garnished with pistachio slivers.
This flavourful elaichi lassi is mid-way between plain sweet lassi and little on the spiced side. A medium-sweet and rich drink with hints of elaichi, this famous Punjabi drink is perfect to serve with lunch or even to have as a snack by itself because it is quite filling.
The secret to make a perfect lassi is to use fresh curd. Garnish this Indian summer drink with slivers of pistachio to complement the colour and flavour very aesthetically. Serve it chilled to enjoy it.
Tips to make cardamom lassi. 1. We have used readymade curd as it is thicker. 2. So if using readymade curd, add little water to make the lassi, if you are using homemade curd please omit the water. 3. Pistachio slivers should be thinly sliced.
Enjoy cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
2 Mins
Makes
2 big glasses
Ingredients
For Cardamom Lassi
2 cups thick curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
5 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
For The Garnish
Method
- To make cardamom lassi, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and whisk well till smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Pour the cardamom lassi into 4 individual glasses and serve chilled garnished with pistachio slivers.
cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink | Video by Tarla Dalal
Cardamom Lassi, Elaichi Lassi recipe with step by step photos
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2 cups thick curds (dahi), 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder and 5 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar. See below image of list of ingredients for cardamom lassi.
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2 cups thick curds (dahi), 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder and 5 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar. See below image of list of ingredients for cardamom lassi.
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To make Curd at home using Buffalo milk, rinse a deep non-stick pan with 2 tbsp of water and simmer it for 2-3 minutes. This is generally done in stainless steel pans but, if you have an old non-stick pan it is advisable to make this extra effort so, that the milk does not burn. If using a stainless steel patila, you can set the curd in the same vessel.
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Rotate the pan in a clockwise motion, so the water spreads evenly in the pan. This will prevent milk from scorching as the water forms a protective layer between the pan and milk.
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Discard the water and pour the full fat milk into the pan. We have used buffalo milk here as it is a full fat milk. The higher content of fat in this milk results in a very creamy, rich and thick curd as opposed to other types of milk.
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Learn how to make curd in detail.
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To make Curd at home using Buffalo milk, rinse a deep non-stick pan with 2 tbsp of water and simmer it for 2-3 minutes. This is generally done in stainless steel pans but, if you have an old non-stick pan it is advisable to make this extra effort so, that the milk does not burn. If using a stainless steel patila, you can set the curd in the same vessel.
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Take 8 cardamoms (elaichi).
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Peel the elaichi.
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Put in a mortar pestle.
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Pulverise and keep aside in a small glass bowl. You can also take little more quantity of elaichi and blend in a mixer to a smooth powder.
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Take 8 cardamoms (elaichi).
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to make cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink, in a deep bowl ,add 2 cups thick curds (dahi).
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Add 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
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Add 5 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar.
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Mix it well using a whisk.
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Add ¼ cup of water.
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Mix it well using a whisk. It should be thick.
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to make cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink, in a deep bowl ,add 2 cups thick curds (dahi).
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cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink. Pour into 2 tall glasses or 4 medium sized glasses.
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Serve chilled garnished with pistachio slivers.
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cardamom lassi recipe | elaichi lassi | Indian summer drink. Pour into 2 tall glasses or 4 medium sized glasses.
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- We have used readymade curd as it is thicker.
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So if using readymade curd , add little water to make the lassi , if you are using homemade curd please omit the water.
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Pistachio slivers should be thinly sliced.
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Serve it chilled to enjoy it.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 366 cal |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 38 mg |
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padmini Kamath
March 13, 2025, midnight
traditional and yum thank u
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Padmini. Glad you liked the lassi.
Foodie #569301
March 13, 2025, midnight
Super
Gandhi Dhwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
I never thought making the traditional punjabi lassi would be so easy. A perfect blend of cardimom with curds and sugar. Super easy and quick recipe..
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