Blackberry lassi step-by-step recipe with photos.
About this recipe
Refreshing and delicious blackberry lassi is made using yogurt, blackberries, sweetener, and lemon juice. It has a refreshing taste with a perfect balance of sweet and sour taste, and the most vibrant color. This is one of the easiest and perfect ways to enjoy summer berries.
Lassi is a classic Indian yogurt-based drink made by blending yogurt, water, and spices. It is an Indian version of a smoothie and has two main varieties - sweet lassi and salty lassi. Sweet lassi has sugar and sometimes fruits blended with yogurt whereas salted lassi has salt and spices blended with yogurt.
The most popular lassi with fruit is mango lassi, made by blending yogurt, mango, and sweetener. Here is a twist to the classic fruit lassi. It is really simple to make, takes just 5 minutes, and involves no cooking. It is such a healthy way to cool down on hot summer days.
Ingredients
Blackberries: This is the key ingredient.
Yogurt: Use plain whole milk yogurt to make creamy lassi. Thick yogurt will help make the lassi creamy. Low-fat yogurt can also be used for a lighter version.
Sweetener: Sugar is the most common sweetener used. It can be replaced with honey, maple syrup, or any sweetener of your choice.
Lemon juice: Adds a lovely tang to the lassi. You can use lemon or lime juice.
Other ingredients: Ice cubes and mint leaves, used for serving the lassi.
Step-by-step instructions
Combine blackberries, yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender jar.
Blend well until it is smooth. Adjust the sweetness as needed. As an optional step, pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Place ice cubes in a serving glass and pour the lassi over it. Top with a mint leaf and serve immediately.
Useful tips
You can pass the lassi through the sieve to remove any seeds. I usually skip this step and serve straight from the blender.
Adjust the amount of sugar as per your preference.
Use cold yogurt straight from the fridge for best results. If you use milk (or water) to thin the lassi, use cold milk straight from the fridge.
To make vegan blackberry lassi, replace yogurt with cashew yogurt, coconut yogurt, or any dairy-free plain yogurt. If needed, use coconut milk to thin it out.
Greek yogurt can be used for this drink; however, adjust the consistency of the lassi by adding little milk or water in that case.
Bonus
This blackberry lassi is:
- refreshing, vibrant, and delicious,
- a unique and lovely way to enjoy summer berries,
- so easy to make and ready in 5 minutes.
Recipe card
Blackberry Lassi
Ingredients
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1½ cups yogurt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup ice cubes for serving
- 2 mint leaves for serving
Instructions
- Combine blackberries, yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender jar. Blend well until it is smooth. Adjust the sweetness as needed.
- As an optional step, pass the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds. I usually skip it and serve straight from the blender.
- Place ice cubes in a serving glass and pour the lassi over it. Top with a mint leaf and serve immediately.
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