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Recipes for Lassi
Lassi is an Ayurvedic yoghurt drink, which not only tastes wonderful but
also helps digestion and balances all the doshas. Yogurt
and lassi are not considered the same thing in Maharishi Ayurveda. Lassi is
best taken after lunch or late afternoon rather than evening. Basic recipe for making lassi: Blend thoroughly one part fresh, set
yoghurt with 24 parts water, preferably using a mixer or a whisk). The
flavours may be varied to suit your taste and the season. Try cooling rose or
coconut, and cardamom with a little sugar in summer, and warming almond or salt
in winter. Rose lassi: Before mixing, add a few drops of rosewater, and sweeten if
desired (rosewater can be obtained in delicatessen and chemist shops). Almond Energy lassi: Before mixing, add 1/2 1 teaspoon of "Almond
Energy" powder. Coconut lassi: Add a dash of coconut milk or coconut puree, and cane
sugar if desired. An added refinement could be to add a pinch of vanilla and
cardamom. Digestive lassi (helpful for gas problems): Add some rock salt, ground
cumin, and two pinches of cumin, half a tsp of fresh coriander chopped.
According to Ayurveda, salt lassi is particularly good for the digestion. Also try lassi with vanilla, cardamom or cinnamon.
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