Strawberry Lassi is a fresh twist on the classic Indian lassi. Made with just a few ingredients and served chilled, this vibrant strawberry drink is perfect for warm days. Below you’ll find a clear, easy-to-follow recipe and helpful tips to make it at home.
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Strawberry Lassi Recipe
When summer arrives, chilled drinks become staples in my kitchen. Strawberry Lassi is one of those easy, refreshing beverages that brightens the day. Children love its sweet berry flavor, and adults appreciate how simple and satisfying it is.
This lassi is quick to prepare and works well with either homemade or store-bought yogurt. You can sweeten it to taste, leave it unsweetened, make it thick like a smoothie, or thin it so it slides easily through a straw.
What is Strawberry Lassi?
Strawberry Lassi is an Indian yogurt-based beverage made by blending strawberries, yogurt and a sweetener. Traditionally served chilled in a tall glass, it is a fruity variation of the classic lassi and makes a refreshing drink for warm weather.
What is Strawberry Lassi made of?
The basic ingredients are strawberries, yogurt (full-fat gives the creamiest result) and a sweetener such as sugar, honey or maple syrup. For extra richness you can add a spoonful of malai or cream, or flavor lightly with vanilla, rose water or cardamom.
Some recipes use a splash of strawberry syrup to boost color and flavor; this is optional. If you prefer a pure fresh-berry aroma, skip heavily perfumed additions so the strawberry scent stays front and center.
Homemade Strawberry Lassi Ingredients
For this recipe you will need:
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen. Fresh, ripe berries give the best flavor.
- Yogurt: Full-fat yogurt has the creamiest texture, but lighter yogurts work too—just adjust the quantity for desired thickness.
- Sweetener: Sugar, honey or maple syrup, to taste. Note that liquid sweeteners can slightly affect the color.
3 Tips to make the Best Strawberry Lassi
- Use full-fat yogurt: It produces a rich, creamy lassi. Homemade or high-quality store-bought yogurt both work well.
- Blend the yogurt well: Whipping or blending the yogurt until smooth creates the classic frothy texture of lassi.
- Strain if desired: If you prefer a seed-free drink, pass the lassi through a fine strainer to remove tiny strawberry seeds.
Pro Tip: Light flavorings such as vanilla or a small amount of strawberry syrup can enhance the berry note, but avoid heavy aromatics if you want the fresh strawberry scent to shine.
Strawberry Lassi benefits
This homemade yogurt-and-strawberry drink offers several benefits when enjoyed as part of a balanced diet:
- Aids digestion and soothes the stomach, especially after a spicy meal.
- Supports gut health by providing probiotics (from yogurt).
- Contributes to bone health and supplies vitamins and minerals from both yogurt and strawberries.
Source Courtesy: Food NDTV.
Different ways to serve Strawberry Lassi
- As a refreshing mid-day snack.
- After a heavy or spicy meal to calm the palate.
- As an after-school or post-activity treat for kids.
- As a light post-workout drink.
- As a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
When fresh berries are out of season, frozen strawberries work well and still produce an excellent lassi.
How to make Strawberry Lassi?
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How to make Strawberry Lassi at home?
- Add the ingredients to a blender jar
Place washed, hulled and roughly chopped strawberries into the blender with yogurt, sweetener, optional strawberry syrup or vanilla, and ice if using. Add a splash of chilled water only if you want a thinner consistency.
- Blend until smooth
Blend everything on high until smooth, frothy and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve immediately chilled.
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Strawberry Lassi
Ingredients
- 10 whole strawberries
- 1.5 cups yogurt
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp strawberry syrup (optional)
- ¼ tsp vanilla (optional)
- Ice cubes as preferred
- Chilled water as needed (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then chop them into large pieces.
- Add strawberries, yogurt, sweetener, optional syrup or vanilla, and ice to a blender. Add a little chilled water only if you want a thinner lassi.
- Blend until smooth and frothy. Taste and adjust sweetness, then serve immediately chilled.
Notes
- Measurement conversions: 1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml.
- For a thick lassi, skip adding ice or water while blending; add ice when serving if desired.
- For a thinner lassi suitable for drinking with a straw, blend with ice and a splash of chilled water.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Strain through a fine sieve if you prefer to remove small seeds.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference and feel free to omit optional flavorings.
Nutrition
Calories: 254 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 33 g
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