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Lassi#Sweet lassi

For other uses, see Lassi (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Lassie or Lasi dialect.
Lassi
A glass of Lassi
A carafe and glass of lassi
TypeYogurt beverage
Place of originIndian subcontinent
Associated cuisinePunjabi, Indian, Pakistani
Serving temperatureChilled
Main ingredientsYogurt, water
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Lassi (pronounced [ləsːi]) is a yogurt–based beverage with a smoothie-like consistency.[1][2] The word 'lassi' means yogurt mixed with water in Punjabi and Hindi-Urdu.[1][3]

Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, and spices. In Punjab where the drink originated,[4] the yogurt is traditionally made from water buffalo milk.[5] Variations of lassi exist, such as by adding salt, cumin or cardamom.[4] Lassi is traditionally served in a clay cup known as kulhar.[4] In the 21st century, lassi is commonly consumed in many world regions.[4]

Varieties

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Namkin / Namkeen lassi

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Namkin or namkeen (salty) lassi is made by adding salt, black pepper, cumin, and sugar to the yogurt-water mixture.[1][6]

Lassi masalewal

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Lassi masalewal (spicy lassi) is made by adding ingredients such as almonds, ginger, green chilies, and pistachios to namkin lassi.[1]

Meethi lassi

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Meethi (sweet) lassi is made by adding cardamom, rosewater, and saffron to the yogurt-water mixture.[1][7]

Bhang lassi

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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.[8] 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.[9]

Others

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Fruits such as mangos and strawberries may be added to the yogurt-water mixture to yield, for example, mango lassi and strawberry lassi.[1][7]

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  • Lassi served in a restaurant.
    Lassi served in a restaurant.
  • Mint lassi
    Mint lassi
  • Bhang lassi
    Bhang lassi
  • Lassi served in a brass cup in Patiala
    Lassi served in a brass cup in Patiala
  • Benaras-ki-lassi, a style of lassi from Varanasi served in kulhar
    Benaras-ki-lassi, a style of lassi from Varanasi served in kulhar
  • A style of lassi from Odisha
    A style of lassi from Odisha

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Kurlansky, Mark (2018). Milk! A 10,000-Year Food Fracas. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 266. ISBN 978-1632863829.
  2. ^ Vij, Vikram & Dhalwala, Meeru (2006). Vij's Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine. New York: Douglas & McIntyre. p. 191. ISBN 978-1553651840. OCLC 865244252.
  3. ^ "lassi". Dictionary.com Unabridged (Online). n.d.
  4. ^ a b c d Siciliano-Rosen, Laura. "Lassi". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 6 December 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
  5. ^ Semali, Ladislaus (2002). What is Indigenous Knowledge? Voices from the Academy. Taylor & Francis. p. 173.
  6. ^ Vijayakar, Sunil (2016). Indian Kitchen: Authentic Dishes from India. Bath: Paragon Books. p. 217. ISBN 978-1474815147.
  7. ^ a b Shah, Niraalee (2021). Indian Etiquette: A Glimpse Into India's Culture. Notion Press. p. 289.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Collection 2, Episode 5; Final Segment.