Description
Rose Lassi is a refreshing, traditional Indian yogurt-based drink infused with the sweet and floral flavors of rose syrup. This smooth and frothy beverage, perfect for hot summer days, combines creamy yogurt with rose syrup and a touch of sugar, blended to a delightful consistency. Served chilled and garnished with dried rose petals, pistachios, or cardamom, it offers a unique and cooling taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably full-fat or Greek-style)
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk (for thinner consistency)
- 2 tablespoons rose syrup (like Rooh Afza)
- 1–2 teaspoons sugar (optional, to taste)
- A few ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Dried rose petals
- Chopped pistachios
- A sprinkle of cardamom powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the plain yogurt, cold water or milk, rose syrup, and sugar if using. This combination forms the creamy and floral base of the lassi.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and frothy, ensuring all flavors are well incorporated and the texture is light and airy.
- Add Ice: Add a few ice cubes to the blender and blend briefly once more. Alternatively, you can pour the blended lassi over ice cubes in serving glasses to keep it cold.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the lassi and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Blend again briefly if additional sugar is added.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the chilled lassi into glasses. Garnish with dried rose petals, chopped pistachios, or a light dusting of cardamom powder to enhance the aroma and presentation.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy yogurt with plant-based yogurt such as almond or coconut yogurt, and use almond or coconut milk instead of dairy milk.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to make the drink even more refreshing on hot days.
- Rose syrup like Rooh Afza is typically sweetened, so taste before adding extra sugar.
- This drink is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
