Salted Lassi
by Tarla Dalal
salted lassi recipe | namkeen lassi | healthy salted lassi | Punjabi style salted lassi | with 9 amazing images.
salted lassi recipe is a nice cooling Indian yoghurt drink made with simple ingredients. Also called namkeen lassi it is made of yoghurt (curd), roasted cumin seed powder, black salt and some salt.
Who can resist a large glassful of Punjabi style salted lassi on a hot summer’s afternoon?
While some might find the sweet version of lassi a bit overpowering, almost everybody loves the salted lassi as it is thoroughly refreshing with the peppy flavours of black salt and cumin seeds powder. Enjoy this delightful salted lassi chilled.
To make salted lassi recipe, combine yoghurt (curd), roasted cumin seed powder, black salt and some salt in a deep bowl along with 2-3 tbsp of water and mix well. Pour equal quantities of the salted lassi into 2 glasses and serve chilled.
Notes on salted lassi recipe. 1. Take thick curd in a deep bowl. If the curd is not thick, the Salted lassi (Namkeen lassi) will be very watery. Use chilled curd for a cold lassi or if you are using room temperature curd then refrigerate till serving. 2. Then add cumin seeds powder to this. This powder is made by first roasting cumin seeds till fragrant and then grounded into a powder. Roasted cumin seeds powder has a much better, earthy taste.
See why this is a healthy salted lassi? Made mainly from curd which is one of the richest source of protein, calcium and minerals. They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity.
Try other Indian Drinks and Sherbets like Khus Drink, Amlana, Saunf Sherbet, Panha, Kokum Sherbet and Nimbu Pani to help beat the summers heat.
Enjoy how to make salted lassi recipe | namkeen lassi | healthy salted lassi | Punjabi style salted lassi recipe with detailed step by step photos below.
Salted Lassi recipe - How to make Salted Lassi
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Makes 2 glasses
For Salted Lassi
1 1/2 cups whisked thick curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp black salt (sanchal)
For salted lassi
- For salted lassi
- To make salted lassi, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with 2-3 tbsp of water and mix well.
- Pour equal quantities of the salted lassi into 2 glasses and serve chilled.
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- Apart from the clasic salted lassi recipe | namkeen lassi | healthy salted lassi | Punjabi style salted lassi | you can try these variations as well:
How to make the Salted Lassi
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Take thick curd in a deep bowl. If the curd is not thick, the Salted lassi (Namkeen lassi) will be very watery. Use chilled curd for a cold lassi or if you are using room temperature curd then refrigerate till serving.
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Whisk the curd till it is smooth.
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To this add 2-3 tbsp of water, depending on how thick you want the Salted Lassi.
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Then add cumin seeds powder to this. This powder is made by first roasting cumin seeds till fragrant and then grounded into a powder. Roasted cumin seeds powder has a much better, earthy taste.
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Then add the black salt. Black salt gives a unique taste.
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Finally add the salt. We have added 1/2 tsp of salt. You can either reduce or increase the amount of salt as per your liking.
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Mix salted lassi | namkeen lassi | healthy salted lassi | Punjabi style salted lassi | Salted Lassi, well using a whisk so that everything is incorporated well.
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Pour salted lassi | namkeen lassi | healthy salted lassi | Punjabi style salted lassi | into glasses.
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Serve Salted Lassi chilled alongside hot punjabi aloo paratha or any other hearty punjabi meal.
Tips for salted lassi
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Take thick curd in a deep bowl. If the curd is not thick, the Salted lassi (Namkeen lassi) will be very watery. Use chilled curd for a cold lassi or if you are using room temperature curd then refrigerate till serving.
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Then add cumin seeds powder to this. This powder is made by first roasting cumin seeds till fragrant and then grounded into a powder. Roasted cumin seeds powder has a much better, earthy taste.
| Energy | 176 cal |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 9.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 24 mg |
| Vitamin A | 240 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 8.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 315.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 195 mg |
| Sodium | 803.7 mg |
| Potassium | 135.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |