🥛🍯 Sweet Lassi in Kulhads
Sweet lassi is a chilled yogurt-based drink, creamy and lightly sweet, often served in traditional clay cups called kulhads. This style of serving is especially popular across parts of India, where it adds a rustic flavor and aroma.
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 cup thick yogurt (curd)
- ½ cup cold water or milk
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 ice cubes (optional)
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional)
- A few strands of saffron (optional)
👩🍳 Method:
1. Blend:
- Add yogurt, water/milk, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
2. Flavor:
- Add cardamom powder and saffron (if using).
- Mix gently.
3. Chill & serve:
- Pour into chilled kulhads (clay cups).
- Serve immediately.
🍽️ Why kulhads?
- Made from natural clay
- Keep the drink cool ❄️
- Add a subtle earthy aroma 🌱
- Eco-friendly and traditional
🌟 Flavor profile:
- Creamy and smooth 🥛
- Sweet and refreshing 🍯
- Lightly aromatic (cardamom/saffron)
💡 Tips:
- Use thick yogurt for best texture
- Adjust sugar based on taste
- Chill before serving for extra refreshment
🥤 Variations:
- Mango lassi 🥭
- Rose lassi 🌹
- Salted lassi (namkeen version) 🧂
If you want, I can also give you:
- Authentic Punjabi-style lassi 🏺
- Street-style thick malai lassi recipe 🧈
- Or healthy low-sugar lassi options 💪
