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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Makhaniya Lassi -मखनिया लस्सी (Creamy Buttermilk Drink) - BM # 5

Hello Friends,


This is day 4 of blogging Marathon # 5 which was started by Srivalli. 


I wrote a nice post (at least I would like to think it was nice), but somehow blogger ate up my post in the whole chaos of last week. Now, I don't think I have time or energy to do it again. Sorry about it friends. I am sorry to have lost all of the wonderful comments you guys had posted for this recipe :(


This is one of the most common drinks we get on the street (in markets) in summer and even at home. Perfect and better than any cold carbonated drinks as it not only cools you down but also replenishes you with nutrients and keeps you full. Even though we call it a drink, I sometimes feel that I eat it more than drink due to it's consistency, know what I mean :)


Makhaniya Lassi -मखनिया लस्सी (Creamy Buttermilk Drink)
Ingredients
Creamy Yogurt - 2 cups (make sure it is not sour and make sure it is cold as we are not adding any ice to this drink)
Ice Cold Water - 3/4 cup
Mishri (Rock Sugar) Powder - 3 tbsps
Mixed nuts - 1/2 cup - I used a mix of Cashews, Pistachio and Almonds, feel free to use any blend
Malai (Cream) - 4 tbsps. - Home made is the best kind. To make it, boil whole milk in a heavy bottomed pan and let it cool down. As it cools down, it will form a thick layer of cream on top, skim it off, save. Now, repeat the process till you have enough cream :)
Saffron - few strands
Preparation

  • Blend Yogurt and rock sugar powder to creamy consistency.
  • Pour it in a glass and top with malai (home made cream), saffron strands and nuts.


Serving
Enjoy on any summer day :)

That's all for now. Till next post, take care.

Check out the Blogging Marathoners doing BM#5 along with me.
Curry in a hurry under 30 min: Cool Lassi(e), Harini, Kalyani, Priya Mahadevan, Suma
Seven Days of Colorful Dishes Kid's Special: Priya Suresh, Veena,
Seven Days of Indian Sweets: Shylaja, Srivalli
Seven Days of Regional Specials: Priya Yallapantula
Under 15 mins Quick Breakfast:Aarthi, Vaishali
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15 comments:

  1. SushmaMay 12, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Living in a place which gets close to an oven in summer. This looks refreshing! Will give it a try soon.

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  2. AarthiMay 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    WOW this one of those Super cooling dish...I love love lassi,looks super creamy..thanks for posting this...Your recipe is diffrent from the normal one...But this looks so good...

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  3. Santosh BangarMay 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    super and inviting lassi

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  4. KurinjiMay 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    OMG,Yummy and delicious looking refreshing drink!
    Kurinjikathambam, Event : HRH-Healthy Summer

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  5. KalyaniMay 12, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Yummy and refreshing !

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  6. Priya SureshMay 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Omg, creamy buttermilk makes me drool, simply creamy,rich and refreshing..

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  7. harini-jayaMay 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Never so no to creamy lassi !! How I miss the home made cream from back home!

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  8. Reshmi MaheshMay 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Superb lassi...refreshing and creamy..

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  9. SwathiMay 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    This creamy rich lassi looks awesome.Nice to see you post authentic recipes.

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  10. KrithisKitchenMay 12, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Creamy and thick... cant say no to this.. in fact want to grab that glass from the screen..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com

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  11. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Creamy and delicious drink..Nice recipe Priya..

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  12. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)May 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    My dadi used to make this when we used to visit her in summers....memories refreshed priya..she used to add a dash of black salt also....feels that grbbing that glass full off ur screen..kids must hv also enjoyed this drink to the fullest..right???


    Sanyukta
    http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/

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  13. HayleyMay 12, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Droolworthyyyyyyyyyyy...:)

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  14. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    super duper Lassi! Remembering my visits to Rajdhani and the incredible lassis they serve there :)

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  15. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    namaste! I linked to your article because I just made my own California version of this delicious drink:
    http://stoveless.com/2011/10/19/cardamom-walnut-lassi-with-garam-masala/
    Thanks!!!
    -Joanna @ Stoveless

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