Lassi
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Cuisine of India | |
Serving temperature | Chilled |
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Main ingredients | Yogurt, water |
Lassi (pronounced
Lassi originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent.[3] The word lassi means yogurt mixed with water in Punjabi.[1]
Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, and spices. In Punjab, the yogurt is traditionally made from water buffalo milk.[4] However, variations of lassi can be prepared in different ways. Cumin and cardamom are the most common spices added to lassi.[5] Lassi is traditionally served in a clay cup known as kulhar.[5]
Varieties
Namkin / Namkeen lassi
Namkin or Namkeen (salty) lassi is made by adding salt, black pepper, cumin, and sugar to the yogurt-water mixture.[1][6]
Lassi masalewal
Lassi masalewal (spicy lassi) is made by adding ingredients such as
Meethi lassi
Meethi (sweet) lassi is made by adding
Bhang lassi
Bhang lassi is a cannabis-infused drink that contains bhang, a liquid derivative of cannabis, which has effects similar to other eaten forms of cannabis.[7] It is legal in many parts of India and mainly sold during Holi, when pakoras containing bhang are also sometimes eaten. Uttar Pradesh is known to have licensed bhang shops, and in many places, one can buy bhang products and drink bhang lassis.[8]
Others
Fruits such as
In popular culture
A 2008
In 2013, a group of IIT Kharagpur students lobbied Google to name its next Android version Lassi.[12]
Gallery
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Lassi served in a restaurant.
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Mint lassi
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Bhang lassi
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Lassi served in a brass cup in Patiala
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A style of lassi from Odisha
See also
- Borhani
- Cacık
- Mattha
- Kumis
- Health shake
- Milkshake
- Smoothie
- List of yogurt-based dishes and beverages
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1632863829.
- OCLC 865244252.
- ^ a b c d Shah, Niraalee (2021). Indian Etiquette: A Glimpse Into India's Culture. Notion Press. p. 289.
- ^ a b Semali, Ladislaus (2002). What is Indigenous Knowledge? Voices from the Academy. Taylor & Francis. p. 173.
- ^ a b Siciliano-Rosen, Laura. "Lassi". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ISBN 978-1474815147.
- ^ Staelens, Stefanie (10 March 2015). "The Bhang Lassi Is How Hindus Drink Themselves High for Shiva". Vice.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-11. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
- ^ Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Collection 2, Episode 5; Final Segment.
- ^ "Can This Lassi Ad Really Be True?". indiablogs.searchindia.com. 2008-10-04.
- ^ "HSBC Bank : Washing Machine and Lassi". Adoholik. 2008-09-27. Archived from the original on 2008-10-09. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
- ^ "HSBC Lassi/Washing Machines TV Ad". HSBC. 2012-04-30. Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
- ^ "IIT grads plead Google to name Android version Lassi". The Times of India. 11 September 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2021-12-12.