Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 2
Drink
Equipment
Bowl; whisk; glasses.
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Steps
Whisk · About 3 min
- Whisk 350 g plain yogurt, 150 ml cold water, 30 g sugar, ⅛ tsp ground cardamom for 2–3 minutes until sugar dissolves.
Adjust and serve · About 2 min
- Add a little more chilled water if you prefer a thinner drink. Pour into two glasses.
Check: The lassi should be smooth and cold.
Tips
- Use plain yogurt without added flavouring.
- Fine sugar dissolves more readily than coarse sugar.
Substitutions
- Use honey instead of sugar, except when serving children under one year.
- Plain dairy-free yogurt is another option for Sweet lassi, but it tastes different.
Storage
- Get perishable Sweet lassi into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Sweet lassi within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Sweet lassi to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Sweet lassi is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Chill yogurt and water ahead.
- Whisk just before serving.
FAQ
Can I use Greek yogurt?
Yes. Add more water gradually because it is thicker.
Why did it separate?
Yogurt drinks can separate naturally. Stir or whisk again.
Can I make salted lassi?
That needs different seasoning. This measured recipe is the sweet version.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
