Khoya Lassi Recipe: A Rich and Creamy Indian Yogurt Drink
A luxurious and traditional lassi made with khoya (mawa), yoghurt, and aromatic spices for a rich and creamy taste.
Servings 4 glass
Calories 306kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tsp ghee
- ½ cup Khoya grated or crumbled
- 1 cup Yogurt preferably thick and chilled
- 2 cups Chilled milk/Curd/Dahi/ yoghurt chilled
- 4-5 Ice cubes optional
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts almonds, pistachios, for garnish
- 1 Pinch Saffron strands for garnish, optional
- ¼ cup Sugar adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder optional
- sweetener to taste
Instructions
Preparation:
- Heat one teaspoon of ghee in a heavy bottom pan over medium heat, and fry the khoya until it turns a golden brown.
- Set it aside from the flame and allow it to cool down.
Method:
- Add chilled yogurt, khoya, sugar, and cardamom powder.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add chilled milk and ice cubes, then blend again for a frothy texture.
- Pour into serving glasses.
- Garnish with chopped nuts and saffron strands.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the rich and creamy Khoya Lassi!
Notes
- Lassi tastes best when served chilled.
- Add more chilled Dahi/Curd or milk as necessary, depending on your desired consistency.
- You can also add Rose syrup or cinnamon powder, cardamom powder etc. as per taste.
- For Instantly chilled lassi, use chilled yoghurt and chilled water or milk. Otherwise, we can prepare it a few hours before serving and chill it in the refrigerator.
- The amount of chilled milk depends on how thick your yoghurt is.
- Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- For extra richness, use full-fat yogurt and milk.
- You can also add rose water or kewra water for added fragrance.