Indian Culture

Glossary

Lassi

Refreshing yogurt drink from Punjab

Also known as

Mango Lassi, Sweet Lassi

Lassi is a traditional yogurt drink from Punjab, available in sweet and salty versions. Sweet Lassi is prepared with sugar, rosewater and sometimes mango, the most famous example being Mango Lassi. Salty Lassi contains cumin, salt and sometimes mint, particularly refreshing and digestive on hot days. We carry mango pulp and spices for preparing Lassi at home.

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