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Sweet and flavorful orange lassi is truly a refreshing drink. lassi is considered a probiotic-rich drink because it is made from yogurt, which contains beneficial bacteria that promote gut health. These bacteria, known as probiotics, help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora, aiding digestion and boosting overall well-being.
Orange Lassi Recipe Posted on Vidyascooking Youtube Channel Shorts.
Orange Lassi Ingredients:
2 Oranges
1 Cup Yogurt
1/2 Cup Milk
3 to 4 Tbsp Sugar
Prep:
Peel the oranges and remove the membrane or the transparent skin on the orange segments, remove the seeds and reserve in a bowl.
Use chilled milk and yogurt for this recipe.
Method:
Reserve some orange segments for garnish, add the rest to a mixerjar along with sugar and grind to form a smooth paste.
Next add yogurt and milk grind until smooth lassi is formed. Pour the lassi in a tall serving tumbler, top with orange segments, garnish with cherries and serve chilled...Enjoy!
Rose lassi is a soothing and filling drink for this hot summer.
Rose Lassi Recipe Posted on Vidyascooking Youtube Channel
Rose Lassi Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Rose Syrup
1 Cup Yogurt
5 Almonds
5 Cashews
5 Pistachios
Prep:
Place yogurt in the fridge till chilled.
Method:
In a mixerjar add rose syrup, yogurt, 3 almonds, 3 cashews, yogurt and grind till a smooth lassi is formed, pour the lassi in a tall tumbler, grate the almonds, pistachios, cashews garnish the lassi and serve ...Enjoy!
Lassi is considered a probiotic-rich drink because it is made from yogurt, which contains beneficial bacteria that promote gut health. These bacteria, known as probiotics, help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora, aiding digestion and boosting overall well-being. Incroporating amla, in lassi, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet. Intake of 1 or 2 large amla everyday is a must. If you find amla bitter or sour then try this way a lassi format.
Amla Lassi Recipe on Vidyascooking Youtube Shorts
Ingredients:
2 Large Amlas Grated
1/2 Inch Ginger Grated
3 Sprigs Coriander Leaves
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1 Green Chilly
1 Cup Yogurt
1/4 Tsp Asafetida
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Tsp Salt
Prep:
Wash and grate the amla.
Peel, wash and grate the ginger.
Remove the stem from green chilly rinse in water slit and reserve.
Remove the roots and hard stems from coriander leaves. Rinse twice or thrice and reserve.
Separate the curry leaves from the stems, rinse well and reserve.
Method:
In a mixerjar add the grated amla, grated ginger, chilly, curry leaves, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, asafetida and salt, cover and grind to form a smooth masala.
Add yogurt and grind till smooth.
In a tall tumbler add half the amount of the ground yogurt amla mixture, next dilute with cold water and serve...Enjoy!
Pair this sweet amla lassi with parathas or pulao and enjoy the flavors from luscious lassi. If you hate eating amla as it ican be bitter or too sour then try it this way.
Amla Sweet Lassi Recipe Uploaded on Vidyascooking Youtube Shorts Video
Amla Lassi Ingredients:
2 Grated Amla
8 Tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Fresh Yogurt
Method:
Wash the amlas then using a cheese grater grate it and add it to a mixer jar, along with sugar.
Grind the amla and sugar first. Next add the yogurt and grind to form a smooth puree.
Refrigerate the lassi till it is chilled and serve in a serving glass...Enjoy!
Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, offers a wide range of health benefits, including boosting immunity, supporting heart health, improving digestion, and promoting skin and hair health. It's a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet.
Here's a more detailed look at the benefits:
1. Boosting Immunity: Amla is exceptionally high in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function. This can help the body fight off infections and illnesses.
2. Supporting Heart Health: Amla may help lower cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow, all of which are beneficial for heart health.
3. Improving Digestion: Amla contains dietary fiber, which can help regulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. It also stimulates digestive enzymes, aiding in the efficient breakdown of food.
4. Promoting Skin Health: The high vitamin C content in amla stimulates collagen production, which can improve skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Amla may also help reduce blemishes and even out skin tone.
5. Enhancing Hair Health: Amla is often used in hair care products to strengthen hair, reduce hair loss, and improve scalp health. It can also help prevent premature greying and promote hair growth.
6. Other Potential Benefits:
Blood Sugar Regulation:
Amla may help regulate blood sugar levels, which could be beneficial for individuals with diabetes.
Liver Support:
Studies suggest amla may have hepatoprotective properties, potentially protecting the liver from damage.
Brain Function:
Some research indicates that amla may help improve memory and reduce stress hormones.
Weight Management:
Amla juice may aid in weight loss by boosting metabolism and improving digestion.
Mango and banana lassi is a meal on its own. We have to prepare and consume this lassi right away, it cannot be stored as the banana will oxidize in few seconds and the lassi will not look appealing. I've used papilon yellow food color and mango flavor in this lassi and it can be stored for a short period of time. We can serve this lassi chilled or in room temperature.
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Mango and Banana Lassi Ingredients: 1 Cup Ripe Mango Cubed 1 Cup Banana Cut into Coins 1 Pinch Pepper 1 Pinch Salt 3 Drops Papilon Mango Flavor 3 Drops Papilon Yellow Color 250 ML Yogurt 2 Tbsp Chopped Nuts (Almonds, Pistachios, Cashews, Walnuts) Cherries for decoration Ice cubes optional...
Method:
In a mixerjar add the chopped mango, banana, sugar, salt and pepper grind to form a smooth puree.
Add yogurt, 3 drops mango flavor and 3 drops yellow food color blend well and serve the lassi in a tall tumbler.
Garnish with chopped mango, dry fruits and cherry...Enjoy!
Lassi is a popular drink here in Bangalore one can find at least 2 to 3 lassi shops in one area. How I got to know the count of lassi shops? I was with a client for his project on Indian food and we can across so many lassi shops I never really paid attention to all the time. During this food project I got to know bengalureans actually enjoy more lassi than any other drink.
Papilon Lassi flavor enhances the flavor in the lassi. Creamy lassi prepared with dry fruits and mango is truly a rich meal on its own.
Magic Flairs (Papilon ) is one of the renowned manufacturers of a wide range of Food Flavors Soft Drink Concentrates. These products are designed and manufactured in line with the standards of the industry. Papilon colors and flavors is easy to purchase from Flipkart and Amazon.
Ingredients:
Mango Lassi:
1 1/2 Cups Chopped Ripe Mango
1 Cup Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper Powder
1 Drop Papilon Mango Food Flavor
1 Drop Papilon Lassi Flavor
Finely Chopped Dry fruits for garnish...
Dry Fruits Lassi:
1 Whole Walnut
5 Almonds
5 Pistachios
1 Date
1 Cup Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper Powder
1 Drop Papilon Lassi Flavor
Hung Yogurts Topping:
1 Cup Hung Yogurt
1 Drop Khus Paplion Flavor
1 Drop Mango Flavor
4 Tbsp Sugar
1 Pinch Salt
1 Pinch Pepper Powder
Prep:
To a cheese cloth add 1 cup of thick yogurt, gather the cheese cloth and hang the yogurt in a semi lit area, place a bowl under the yogurt to collect all the moisture. If your using a tea strainer add the yogurt to the strainer and place it in a bowl allow the excess moisture to drain and reserve the hung yogurt in a bowl.
We need to prepare the hung yogurt ahead of time. To garnish the lassi finely chop or roughly crush almonds, pistachios, cashews and dried dates and reserve.
Wash, Peel and Chop Ripe Mango into large chunks and reserve.
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Method Dry Fruit Lassi:
Add 2 Tbsp hung yogurt to a mixing bowl. Mix the hung yogurt till fluffy. Add 3 tbsp sugar, 2 to 3 drop khus flavor, pinch of salt and pepper powder mix well and allow the mixture to rest on counter top for 5 minutes.
In a mixerjar add dry fruits (dried date, walnut, almonds, pistachios, cashews) and sugar pulse twice and grind to form a coarse powder. Add few drops of lassi flavor and yogurt, pulse twice and grind to form a smooth puree.
Dilute with milk and water and pulse twice. Add icecubes to a tall tumbler and pour the lassi. Top the lassi with khus yogurt and garnish with chopped dried fruits...Serve and Enjoy!
We can serve lassi chilled or in room temperature...
Method Mango Lassi:
Add 2 Tbsp hung yogurt to a mixing bowl. Mix the hung yogurt till fluffly. Add 3 tbsp sugar, 2 to 3 drop mango flavor, pinch of salt and pepper powder mix well and allow the mixture to rest on counter top for 5 minutes.
In a mixerjar add mango and sugar pulse twice and grind to form smooth puree. Add few drops of lassi flavor and yogurt, pulse twice.
Dilute with milk and water and pulse twice. Add icecubes to a tall tumbler and pour the lassi. Top the lassi with mango hung yogurt and garnish with chopped dried fruits...Serve and Enjoy!
