Cardamom Rose Lassi

Name: Cardamom Rose Lassi
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 cup cold whole milk; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom; 1 tsp rose water; 1 cup ice cubes; 1 tsp dried edible rose petals (for garnish, optional)

A fragrant Indian yogurt drink blended with ground cardamom, rose water, and a touch of honey until silky smooth. Cooling and aromatic, it pairs beautifully with spiced dishes or works as a light dessert.

8 minEasyServes 2190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup cold whole milk
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp rose water
1 cup ice cubes
1 tsp dried edible rose petals (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1

Add 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 cup cold whole milk, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1 tsp rose water, and 1 cup ice cubes to a blender.
2

Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
3

Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more honey or floral note with a drop more rose water if desired.
4

Pour into two tall glasses and garnish with a pinch of dried edible rose petals (for garnish, optional) and a light dusting of cardamom if desired. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of honey in Cardamom Rose Lassi?

The entry for Cardamom Rose Lassi calls for 2 tbsp honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Can I make Cardamom Rose Lassi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Cardamom Rose Lassi is 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 cup cold whole milk. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Cardamom Rose Lassi vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 cup cold whole milk and 2 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Cardamom Rose Lassi?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 190 calories, with 14 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 309 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cardamom Rose Lassi for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the yogurt drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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