Salted Lassi (Masala Lassi)

5 from 43 votes

Salt lassi is a beverage that is quick to prepare and ideal for hot weather. This classic Indian yogurt-based drink can be whipped up in a matter of minutes. All you need are five ingredients (including water) and five minutes to make salted lassi.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Calorie, Vegetarian

Servings: glasses

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

2 cups yogurt (chilled)
½ cup water (cold or iced water)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon kala namak (Indian black salt)
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder see notes

Instructions

Take chilled yogurt, water, salt, kala namak, and roasted cumin powder in a blender jar. Blend for one minute until the yogurt is smooth and frothy.
Alternatively, add all the ingredients to a bowl. Using a whisk, start whisking them until the mixture is smooth.
Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

Use chilled yogurt and cold water straight from the fridge. This will help keep your lassi cool and refreshing. Alternatively, use ice cubes instead of water for blending.

Freshly made salty lassi will give you the best taste. However, if you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to two days. Keep in mind that the longer it sits, the more the flavor and texture may change.

Roasted cumin powder adds a unique nutty and smoky flavor to your recipe, unlike regular ground cumin. While ground cumin can be a suitable substitute, you might miss the distinctive notes of roasted cumin. To make roasted cumin powder, dry roast cumin seeds on low heat for 2-3 minutes, cool them, and grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

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