01/6Sip on lassi for weight loss this summer We all have embraced the smoothie and acai bowl trend to lose weight. However, we often forget our homegrown lassi – a refreshing drink made by diluting fresh curd or yogurt in water and blending it to achieve a cooling, nutritious […]
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01/6Sip on lassi for weight loss this summer
We all have embraced the smoothie and acai bowl trend to lose weight. However, we often forget our homegrown lassi – a refreshing drink made by diluting fresh curd or yogurt in water and blending it to achieve a cooling, nutritious drink.
With the onset of summertime, now is the perfect time to bring back the amazing lassi in your kitchen. You may also find packaged lassi available in stores but it is best to make one instantly at home. What’s more, you can also experiment with various other ingredients to create a new variety of lassi everyday.
Lassi is excellent for weight loss. One glass of lassi has approximately 50-80 calories. It also keeps you feeling full for longer. You can drink lassi everyday in the summer. Prefer drinking it as a midmeal – after breakfast and before lunch. Here are some yummy recipes you can try.readmore
02/6OG lassi
Ingredients: 750 gms yogurt, 50 gms ice cubes, ½ tsp bhuna jeera powder, rock salt to taste, 200 ml waterFirst, crush the ice cubes in a blender. To this, add yogurt, water, bhuna jeera powder, and rock salt. Blend for a minute. Serve chilled.
03/6Mango lassi
Ingredients: 125 ml curd, 200 ml iced water, 1 mango (chopped), few dried mint leaves.Blend all the ingredients together in a blender and serve chilled.
04/6Gulab lassi
Ingredients: 300 gm plain yogurt, 100 ml water, 1 ml rose water, and 10-15 rose petalsTake a large bowl and add the plain yogurt in it. Whisk it smooth using a hand blender. Add water to achieve the lassi consistency and mix well. Add rose water and a few rose petal leaves. Refrigerate for an hour at least and serve chilled.
05/6Banana walnut lassi
Ingredients: 1 cup low fat yogurt, 1/2 banana, 3-4 walnuts, 1 tsp mix of flax seeds and sesame seeds, 1 tsp honey
To make this delicious lassi, take your food processor and add yogurt, flax seed, sesame seeds, walnuts, honey and bananas. Blend it till you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Transfer into a glass and garnish with chopped walnuts. Serve chilled.
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06/6Mint lassi
Ingredients: 300 ml curd, 1 tbsp dried mint leaves, ground cumin (roasted), salt to taste, 3-4 ice cubes
Add curd, dried mint leaves, salt and ground cumin (roasted) in a blender. Mix well until smooth. Add a few ice cubes and blend again for a few seconds. Garnish with ground cumin and fresh mint leaves and serve.
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