How to Prepare a Cardamom Lassi

Cardamom lassi is one of the favourite drinks of the Punjab. It makes great use of cardamoms and we may have made a Punjabi garam masala which is so redolent but NOT reeking of this particular flavour and in a polite way too. I think cardamom is so versatile because it flavours not just lassi but many sweets, mithais and halwas.

The lassi is a drink made with beaten curds and milk. Drink any time of the day. In India, it is drunk at breakfast in place of Horlicks where it is best eaten with a hot paratha. I know we can add any flavour or spice we like as long as we don’t overpower it too much – let that cardamom shine through.

Makes 4 glasses; Preparation time: 1 -2 minutes & no cooking needed.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh curds (dahi) from full fat milk
• 1 cup full fat milk
• 8 tsp caster sugar or granulated sugar
• 2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
• 4 o5 ice cubes for serving

Preparation:

1. Combine all the ingredients save for the ice cubes and blend in a mixer for 2-3 minutes.
2. Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve with ice immediately.