Saffron Lassi Kesar Lassi
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Saffron Lassi, also known as Kesar Lassi, a creamy and refreshing Indian yogurt-based drink infused with the exquisite aroma of saffron and cardamom. This easy-to-make recipe combines full-fat yogurt, a hint of sweetness from sugar, and the natural elegance of saffron strands soaked in warm milk for a golden hue and robust flavor. Blended to frothy perfection with ice cubes for a chill factor, this lassi is topped with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios or almonds for crunch and optionally adorned with fragrant rose petals for a stunning presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes, this exotic beverage is perfect for a warm summer day or as a unique addition to your festive spread. Try this saffron lassi recipe for a taste of authentic Indian tradition!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Yogurt (plain, full-fat or Greek)
- 0.5 cups Cold water or milk (optional for creaminess)
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Saffron strands
- 2 tablespoons Warm milk (for soaking saffron)
- 0.25 teaspoons Cardamom powder
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Chopped pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Rose petals (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Soak the saffron strands in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 5 minutes. This will release their color and aroma.
Step 2
In a blender, combine the yogurt, cold water or milk, sugar, soaked saffron (including the milk), and cardamom powder.
Step 3
Blend for 1-2 minutes until the lassi is creamy and frothy. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar as desired.
Step 4
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend for another 30 seconds to chill the lassi.
Step 5
Pour the saffron lassi into glasses.
Step 6
Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds, a pinch of saffron strands, and rose petals if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful drink!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (673.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 587.8 |
| Total Fat 19.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 65.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 171.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.7g | |
| Protein 34.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 264.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 521.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 763.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories