Name: Creamy Amritsari Pede Wali Lassi: A Festive Indian Treat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 5.5 Malai Peda; 2 cup Yogurt (thick); Sugar (to taste); 2 tsp Cardamom Powder; 2.5 Malai Peda (crushed); Pistachios (as needed, chopped)

Creamy Amritsari Pede Wali Lassi: A Festive Indian Treat

20 minutes

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5 from 4 votes

Beverages

About Creamy Amritsari Pede Wali Lassi: A Festive Indian Treat

Escape the heat and transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Amritsar with a glass of creamy, dreamy Amritsari Pede Wali Lassi. This traditional North Indian beverage, perfect for festive occasions like Janmashtami, promises an explosion of flavor and texture.

Imagine the rich sweetness of malai peda melting into tangy yogurt, infused with the fragrant warmth of cardamom. A touch of sugar balances the flavors, creating a symphony that dances on your palate.

Garnished with crushed peda and pistachios, this chilled lassi offers a refreshing escape and a true taste of Amritsar's culinary heritage. It's more than a drink; it's an experience.

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Recipe Time & More

Prep10

Cook10

Total20

Calories241 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteSweet

Ingredients

Lassi Base

▢ 5.5 Malai Peda
▢ 2 cup Yogurt thick
▢ Sugar to taste
▢ 2 tsp Cardamom Powder

Garnish

▢ 2.5 Malai Peda crushed
▢ Pistachios as needed, chopped

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Instructions

In a blender, combine the malai peda, thick yogurt, and chilled water. Blend until completely smooth.
Add the cardamom powder and sugar. Blend again until the sugar is dissolved and the lassi is frothy.
Pour the lassi into individual glasses. Garnish with crushed malai peda and chopped pistachios.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste!

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

For an extra festive touch, garnish the lassi with edible silver leaf (varak) and a few crushed pistachios or rose petals.
If you prefer a thicker lassi, chill the malai (clotted cream) and yogurt overnight and whisk by hand instead of blending.
For a unique twist, replace some of the sugar with sweetened condensed milk or crumbled peda (Indian milk fudge).

Expert Tips

Adjust the sweetness to your liking. Start with less sugar and add more if needed.
For a richer flavor, use full-fat yogurt and milk.
If you don't have malai, you can substitute heavy cream or crème fraîche.