- Can I use roasted salted pistachios?
- Better not. The salty taste can ruin the sweet harmony. Use unsalted, raw pistachios, or if you only have salted, wash the salt off and dry them.
Pistachio lassi
Lassi is India's answer to the smoothie, but much more ancient. This yoghurt-based drink not only cools you down in the sweltering heat, but also aids digestion thanks to the probiotics in the yoghurt and spices (cardamom, rose water). The pistachio version is a symbol of richness: the oiliness of the green nuts makes this drink silky, almost dessert-like.
Ingredients
400
g
Natural yoghurt (Greek style is best)
60
g
Unsalted pistachios (shelled)
2
tbsp
Honey or sugar to taste
1
tsp
Fresh lime juice
4
pc
Ice cubes
1
tsp
Rose water
1
pinch
Ground cardamom
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Equipment Needed
- High-power blender
- Glasses for serving
Allergen Information
Milk
Nuts (Pistachios)
Instructions
1
✓
Set aside a few pistachios for decoration, grind the rest finely in the blender with the honey.
Tip: If you grind it with the honey, you get a paste that mixes better with the yoghurt, leaving no gritty bits in the drink.
2
✓
Add the yoghurt, lime juice, rose water, cardamom, and ice cubes to the blender.
Tip: The lime juice brightens the flavours and breaks through the 'fatty' feel of the yoghurt, making the drink more refreshing.
3
✓
Blend on maximum speed until the ice is completely crushed and the drink is frothy.
Tip: Blending introduces air into the yoghurt [aeration], making the lassi light and frothy.
4
✓
Pour into glasses and sprinkle the top with the reserved coarsely chopped pistachios.
Tip: Consume immediately while cold and frothy!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 400 g Natural yoghurt (Greek style is best)
- 60 g Unsalted pistachios (shelled)
- 2 tbsp Honey or sugar to taste
- 1 tsp Fresh lime juice
- 4 pc Ice cubes
- 1 tsp Rose water
- 1 pinch Ground cardamom