Name: Melon & Honey Lassi
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250ml plain full fat yoghurt; 1 teaspoon honey; Sugar to taste; 125g fresh melon; 100ml water; 3 - 4 ice cubes; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

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There are many different recipe combos for sweet lassi. This one will get you restaurant quality results.

Personally, I prefer a cold beer with my curries but there are many who like to wash it down with a cold sweet lassi or even salt lassi. If that's you, the you really need to try this recipe.

Lassis aren't just a delicious drink with a curry, however. You can make this any time of day and it works great as a healthy, quick breakfast.

What is sweet lassi?

Sweet lassi is a popular and refreshing Indian beverage made from yogurt (curd), water, and sugar. Other popular ingredients include cardamom, rosewater, or fruits.

It's a classic summer drink in India that is sweet, creamy and slightly tangy taste.

Key characteristics of sweet lassi include:

Yoghurt: Yoghurt forms the base of sweet lassi. It provides creaminess and a slightly tangy flavour. In India, thick and full-fat yogurt is commonly used for the best texture and taste.

Water and/or ice: Water and ice is added to thin the yoghurt and create a drinkable consistency. The amount of water can be adjusted to your preference for thickness.

Sugar: This lassi is sweetened with sugar, and the amount can be adjusted to suit your taste. Some people prefer it sweeter, while others like a milder sweetness.

Flavourings: To enhance the flavor, sweet lassi may be infused with ingredients like cardamom, rosewater, or saffron. These additions provide a nice aroma and taste.

Can you add fruit to a lassi?

Yes! The most popular sweet lassi is mango lassi. There are many different sweet lassi recipes though. You can add any fruit you like.

What is the most popular fruit you can add to a lassi?

Think fruit smoothie here! You are limited only to your own imagination.

Fruits like mangoes, blue berries, melons and strawberries are perfect for creating fruit-flavored lassi.

How do you serve a sweet lassi?

However you like really. You can serve a lassi in a glass or cup. In India, lassies are often sold in clay cups that you throw away when you are finished with your lassi.

You might like to add a popular garnish or two to your sweet lassi. Try garnishing you lassi with slivers of pistachios, almonds or a sprinkle of ground cardamom for added visual appeal and flavour

Ingredients for melon lassi — When you blend your lassi, be sure to add honey and or sugar to taste. Make it as sweet or mild as you like.

Blending a lassi — Blend the sweet lassi until creamy smooth.

Garnishing the lassi. — Garnish your lassi with nuts and/or spices like cinnamon, cardamom.

Pro Tips

Use the freshest ingredients you can get your hands on. This is especially important when choosing which fruit to blend into your drink.
Use full fat yoghurt. Doing this, you will achieve a much creamier texture.
Don't forget the ice. Blending ice into your lassi make all the difference!

Have you tried this recipe?

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Yield: 1

Melon & Honey Lassi

Prep Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

250ml plain full fat yoghurt
1 teaspoon honey
Sugar to taste
125g fresh melon
100ml water
3 - 4 ice cubes
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Place all of your ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Be sure to try it and add more sugar to taste if you like it sweeter. You can also garnish the sweet lassi with nuts or sweet spices like cardamom.