Strawberry Lassi Recipe
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Strawberry lassi is a creamy Indian yogurt drink made with fresh strawberries, chilled yogurt, a splash of milk, and a hint of cardamom or rose water. It tastes like a lighter strawberry smoothie but keeps the tangy, probiotic-rich character of traditional Punjabi lassi. Make it in under 5 minutes with my easy recipe using 5 ingredients.
Try these other Indian summer drinks – Masala Chaas, Taak, and Shikanji.
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Strawberry Lassi is a fun twist on the classic Indian beverage, sweet lassi.
It is made by adding fresh or frozen strawberries to the traditional lassi recipe. The sweet-tart strawberries, tangy yogurt, light floral notes from cardamom, and optional rose water give this drink a refreshing fruity taste.
Just like my Mango Lassi, Rose Lassi, and Chocolate Lassi, this variation is also worth trying.
This strawberry yogurt drink comes together in 5 minutes using 5 simple ingredients. Even kids can make it on their own. Did I give out a brilliant idea for a summer activity with kids? 🙂
This delicious pink summer drink can be enjoyed first thing in the morning to kick-start your day or in the evening when hunger strikes. Kids especially love it as an after-school snack.
This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. You can make it vegan, too.
Ingredients
- Strawberries – This drink can be made using fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries. If using fresh berries, choose red, juicy strawberries and avoid those with soft patches or black marks. Also, do not choose light-colored strawberries, as they are often too tangy and not sweet. If using frozen strawberries, then there is no need to thaw them before using them. Just add a few to the blender with the other ingredients. In the summer, when the berries are in season and very cheap, you can freeze them and use them throughout the year. Here is How To Freeze Strawberries at home. You can also buy them in bulk from Costco to save some money.
- Yogurt – I like to use plain full-fat yogurt (dahi, curd) to make strawberry lassi, as it makes the drink very creamy. You can also use Greek yogurt or low-fat yogurt. Strawberry-flavored yogurt also works great.
- Milk – Add a little milk to thin the lassi. I like to use whole milk (full-fat milk), but you can use skim or low-fat milk too.
- Sweetener – Sugar is the traditional sweetener for lassi, but you can replace it with honey, maple syrup, agave syrup, or another sweetener of your choice. Sugar-free substitutes like stevia and monk fruit also work fine.
- Flavoring – I used cardamom powder to flavor the lassi. You can also add ½ teaspoon of rose water.
To make the lassi extra creamy, replace half of the yogurt with half-and-half or low-fat cream.
How To Make Strawberry Lassi
Step 1: Wash 300 g of fresh strawberries and wipe them using a kitchen cloth. Chop off the top leafy part and cut the strawberry into small pieces. Add the chopped strawberries to a blender.
If using frozen strawberries, then use them directly. If your blender is not powerful, thaw the frozen strawberries for 10 minutes to make blending easier.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Add the following ingredients to the blender and blend well.
- 2 cups chilled plain yogurt
- ¼ cup chilled milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
If the lassi is too thick for your liking, add some milk and blend again. I like it thick, creamy, and pourable, similar to a drinkable yogurt or light smoothie. Check for sugar and add more if required.
Step 4: Pour the lassi into two tall glasses and serve chilled. You can add a few ice cubes to each glass, too.
Strawberry Lassi FAQs
Replace plain yogurt and dairy milk with vegan yogurt and vegan milk to make a vegan version.
The easiest way to store strawberry lassi is in the refrigerator. Transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Shake it well before serving, as it may separate or settle during storage.
If you want to store strawberry lassi for a longer period, consider freezing it. Transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before serving.
If you want to take your strawberry lassi on the go, store it in individual mason jars with lids. This makes it easy to grab and go and helps with portion control.
You can also freeze this drink in popsicle molds and make strawberry lassi popsicles.
Serving Suggestions
Strawberry lassi tastes best when chilled. Use chilled ingredients to make it. Add a few ice cubes while serving it.
This appealing pink drink is great to serve the whole family on hot summer days. You can serve it for breakfast, as an after-school snack, as an evening snack, or as a dessert.
You can top the lassi with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or strawberry ice cream to make it extra indulgent.
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Strawberry Lassi Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 grams strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups chilled plain yogurt (full-fat, Greek, or low-fat)
- ¼ cup chilled milk (whole, skim or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or honey)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or rose water)
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and wipe them using a kitchen cloth. Chop off the top leafy part and cut the strawberry into small pieces.
- Add the chopped strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add yogurt, milk, sugar, and cardamom to the blender and blend well.
- If the lassi is thick for your liking, add some milk and blend again. Check for sugar and add more if required.
- Pour the lassi into two tall glasses and serve chilled. You can add a few ice cubes to each glass too.
I don’t add milk, just add homemade yogurt (dahi), strawberries and 1 TSP brown sugar! Comes out perfect! ????????
I ma sure it makes it even more creamier 🙂
Delicious!
Thnx 🙂
Super recipe, & very easy to make it.
Thnx 🙂