Matcha pistachio lassi
Healthy homemade Matcha Pistachio Lassi – a refreshing and healthy lassi , a mix of yoghurt, milk, pistachios and matcha powder.
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Lassi has been dawning upon my mind, since i posted a post on instagram few weeks back. I was writing about Amritsari breakfast in my post, and how a Sunday in Amritsar (My hometown in India) is incomplete without drowning in a glass of lassi in Punjab(India). And then all i wanted was , to have Lassi.
What is Lassi?
Authentic lassi , a powerful probiotic can be made sweet or savoury.
Traditionally sweet lassi is a blend of homemade curd/ yoghurt, milk, ice and sweetener (sugar).
It is topped with a dollop of Malai (homemade cream), or white homemade butter.
Lassi is traditionally made using a hand churner called madhani. Thanks to technology we have electrical churners now (our very on blenders). The task of blending is so very easier and quicker.
Why is Homemade Lassi is considered the healthiest drinks to be had in summers ?
- As the main ingredient in a traditional homemade lassi is yoghurt, this is a great probiotic
- Having a glass full of lassi in summers keeps the body temp low
- Having a glass of fresh lassi prevents heatstroke
- Homemade lassi made with fresh curd/ yoghurt is very very refreshing
- nothing can beat the taste of this chilled creamy refresher (and i would seriously not argue on this ).
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Some tips to personalise your lassi-
- Adding a little malai( homemade cream, or clotted cream), while blending lassi makes it more creamy. If you want to indulge, do add a little cream.
- Traditionally lassi is a combination of yoghurt and milk, but if you want to make a lighter version, add water in place of milk, or use half water, half milk.
- For sweetening you can use regular sugar, honey, maple syrup, or any sweetener you prefer.
Matcha pistachio lassi – Homemade lassi with pistachios and matcha powder .
If you drink lassi regularly, it is a great idea to personalise lassi adding different flavours using nuts, fruits and seeds.
I personally love creating versions of lassi using super healthy ingredients.
This one came to my mind, while i was making my regular pistachio lassi, that i often usually make in summers.
Ingredients required to make healthy homemade Matcha pistachio lassi
This healthy homemade matcha pistachio lassi is a blend of seven basic ingredients-
- Matcha powder (I use Matchaeologist matsu Matcha powder. You can get it here.),
- pistachios,
- cardamom powder,
- sweetener- I used maple syrup in the recipe. You can use sugar, honey, or any sweetener of your choice.
- yoghurt,
- milk
- Cream or homemade butter to top for serving(optional)
Please keep is mind as this version of Lassi contains Matcha powder , it therefore contains caffeine.
Making homemade matcha Pistachio lassi just takes 5 minutes
- Assemble all your ingredients.
- In a blender add 1/4 qty of yoghurt (You can use homemade curd, or store bought. I use Natural Organic yeovalley yoghurt) , and pistachios. Blend these till pistachios are blended really well.
- Now add rest of the ingredients – rest of the yoghurt, milk, cardamom powder, sweetener , matcha powder and ice.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into tall glasses , sprinkle crushed pistachios, match powder and serve.
Homemade healthy Matcha pistachio lassi is ready.
How to serve Matcha pistachio lassi?
Pour chilled lassi in glasses. Top it with a dollop of cream(Use malai if available or use clotted cream) .
Sprinkle chopped pistachios, and matcha powder, and serve.
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Matcha Pistachio Lassi
Ingredients
- 1 cup homemade curd/ yoghurt
- 1/2 cup milk whole milk
- 1 tbsp pistachios
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 4 tsp honey/ maple syrup adjust qty as per your taste
- ice
To serve
- chopped pistachios
- malai / clotted cream/ homemade white butter
- matcha powder
Instructions
- In a blender add 1/4 qty of yoghurt , and pistachios. Blend till pistachios are ground well.
- Now add rest of the ingredients – rest of the yoghurt, milk, cardamom powder, honey , matcha powder and ice. Blend for 2-3 minutes.
- Pistachio matcha lassi is ready. Pour chilled lassi in tall glasses. Top it with a dollop of cream/white butter . Sprinkle chopped pistachios, and matcha powder, and serve.
Notes
Some tips to personalise your lassi-
- Adding a little malai( homemade cream, or clotted cream), while blending lassi makes it more creamy. If you want to indulge, do add a little cream.
- Traditionally lassi is a combination of yoghurt and milk, but if you want to make a lighter version, add water in place of milk, or use half water, half milk.
- For sweetening i used honey, you can use regular refined or unrefined sugar, honey, maple syrup, or any sweetener you prefer.
Anu, I just came to know that you have a blog too.. it’s stunning and this recipe is amazing.. I must try this one 😍 And how wonderfully you have written every step, so clear ❤️
Hey Nisha.. Thanks you so much for taking time out to check the blog and read the recipes. Let me know if you try this out 🙂
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