By Rajan Bhattacharya
September 20, 2024
Homemade Kesar Lassi is a creamy and refreshing drink flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and garnished with pistachios. Perfect for warm days, this traditional Indian beverage is both easy to prepare and irresistible.
1 cup yogurt (curd) 1/4 cup milk 7-8 saffron strands 3 tsp sugar A pinch of cardamom powder Pistachios for garnishing
Heat a pan and add saffron strands for 30 seconds to release the aroma.
Turn off the heat and add 1 tbsp of warm milk to the saffron. Let the saffron soak in the warm milk for 15 minutes.
In a blender, combine yogurt, milk, saffron-infused milk, sugar, and cardamom powder.
Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and frothy.
Pour the Kesar Lassi into glasses and garnish with chopped pistachios. Serve chilled for the best taste.