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Salted Lassi

Salted lassi, namkeen lassi – healthy summer drinks of India

namkeen lassi
salt lassi drink

Salted lassi, India’s traditional drink, is one of the best healthy drinks recipes to beat the heat and protects us from sun strokes. Similar to the sweet lassi recipe I blogged earlier, the ingredients to make salted lassi recipe are also minimal. Basic salted lassi recipe needs thick yogurt, salt and water. You can flavor the lassi with either ginger juice, green chili, black pepper, mint, coriander leaves or black salt.

salted lassi
salted lassi

Lassi benefits are many according to Ayurveda. Salted lassi with ginger is nutritive, aids in digestion, acts as a general laxative and provides calcium, potassium and Vitamin B12 to the body. Lassi contains good bacteria that lubricate the intestines, aid digestion and helps to reduce gas and bloating. It helps to pacify Vatta imbalances. Use thick homemade yogurt with either full fat or skimmed milk when making salt lassi drink at home. During summer months, make yogurt on a regular basis and drink salted lassi to beat the heat. Best summer drink to beat the heat.

Follow the instructions below to learn how to make namkeen lassi at home

Salted Lassi

  Prepare time:  Serves: 2  Cuisine: indian drinks,healthy-recipe,summer-drink,yogurt,All Recipes,Ayurvedic Cooking - Ayurveda Recipes,Indian Drink - Sharbat Recipes,Indian Milk Recipes,Indian Vegetarian Recipes
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 Ingredients

  •   Yogurt 2 cup, (curd) chilled, thick and beaten with a wooden churner
  •   Water 1 cup, chilled
  •   Salt 1/2 tsp
  •   Ginger juice 1 1/2 tsps (optional)
  •   Black salt pinch
  •   Roasted cumin powder pinch (optional)

Method for making Salted Lassi

  1. In a bowl, beat the thick yogurt with a wooden churner or hand blender till smooth.

  2. Add water, salt, black salt, ginger juice and churner with wooden churner till frothy.

  3. Pour into glasses and serve.

Tips

  •   Curd set in a clay pot or matka is best to make lassi.
  •   You can add mint leaves or coriander leaves as garnish.
  •   A tbsp of lemon juice can also be added.
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