Refreshing Lassi Recipe

 Lassi is a popular drink in India but it's also a very healthy Ayurvedic drink that supports digestion and is aprobiotic. It's also easy to make it only takes a minute. Hi, this is Sushmita, with Healthy, Happy and Wise bringing you the latest Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle tips. In this post, we will cover three topics: number one what is lassi, number two, what are the benefits of drinking lassi and number three, how to make lassi. 

What is lassi? 

Lassi is an Ayurvedic drink made of yogurt, water, and sugar. So it's basically adiluted yogurt drink which you make in a blender. Lassi is not only a delicious drink it's also one of the most important Ayurvedic digestive aids There are several types of lassis: there is plain lassi, and there are sweet lassis such as rose lassi and cardamom lassi. There is also salty lassi with various spices. And there are other flavored lassis such as mango lassi. On a side note, some of the fruity lassis you get in restaurants are more like milkshake, and some times they use milk in addition to or instead of yougurt. Ayurveda doesn't recommend mixing yogurt with milk or fruits, so these drinks although delicious, are not Ayurvedic. Lassi is usually drunk with a meal, at least that is the Ayurvedic recommendation. 

Now let's talk about the. 

Benefits of Lassi. 

First of all, lassi contains probiotics, which are important for keeping the gut microbiome healthy. Probiotics and dairy also have a specials energy, which makes them a good delivery system for probiotics. Probiotics work in our gut, but before they get there they are vulnerable to destruction by stomach acid and bile. Dairy foods act as a buffer against the stomach acid and bile and keep the probiotics alive. More andmore disorders are being linked to the imbalance of the gut microbiome, so regular consumption of probiotic foods can improve many of these conditions. From the Ayurvedic perspective, lassi enhances the absorption of minerals and nutrients, supports the digestive fire, increases the reproductive fluids, and also enhances the flow of prana in the system which is life energy. The fermentation of milk during the yogurt-making process makes the final product more digestible, including lactose. Probiotic dairy products such as yogurt and lassi, can also help with gastro intestinal infections, immune system stimulation, constipation, and allergic reactions. So if you have difficulty in digesting milk, than try lassi instead. 

What's the difference between yogurt and lassi?

Why don't we just eat a few spoon fuls of yogurt with our lunch? Why do we have to make lassi? Well the answer is interesting. Yogurt is heavy in nature and can clog the body and cause mucus. When you dilute it with water and blend it, the process changes the yogurt's molecular structure so it's more easily digested. 

Now let's learn how to make lassi. 

First, use fresh home-made plain yogurt if possible. It's easier to digest than store-bought yogurt and may contain more probiotics. Some of the yogurt in stores contain no live cultures, so make sure to check the label for live bacterial count. Commercial yogurts are sour and heavy and can aggravate Pitta. They tend to cause congestion. Especially avoid flavored and sweetened yogurt. If you can't make your own yogurt, look for fresh, plain yogurt with live probiotics. I would also recommend using organic yogurt made from whole milk. the less processed the dairy the better. You will need a blender, preferably, or alarge glass jar. 

INGREDIENTS :-

• Yoghurt -  2 cups
• Sugar - 1/2 cups / as per your taste
• Cold Water - 2 cups
• Cardamom powder - 1 tsp or
• Rose water - 1 tsp 
• Few saffron optional
• Milk - 2 tbsp optional
• Ice Cubes - 6 to 8
• Dry fruits - 1 tbsp chopped 

METHOD 1 :-

• Take a mixer jar , and add yoghurt and water. 
• Grind it for 30 sec, than add sugar, ice cubes and Cardamom powder or rose water to it. 
• And again grind it. 
• So that sugar get dissolved completely. 
• Mix saffron and 2 tbsp milk
• Our refreshing Lassi is ready to serve.. 
• Serve it in a serving glass, garnish it with some chopped dry fruits and saffron milk. 

METHOD 2:-

• Take a mixing bowl. 
• And add the plain yoghurt and water. 
• Mix it using a hand whisk.. Mix it properly. 
• Than add sugar and Cardamom powder and again mix it. 
• So that the sugar get dissolved completely. 
• You can use 2 glass to mix it. 
• When the sugar is dissolved completely than take a serving glass. 
• And serve it and garnish it using dry fruits. 

Let us know in the comments below what kind of lassi you like and any benefits you notice from drinking it. If you're not already subscribed, make sure to hit the subscribe button on this page to get more recipes . Thank you somuch for visiting. I'll see you next time.