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Rajasthani man making lassi at a shop in Ajmer. Lassi is a another cooling and refreshing drink to have in summer. It is a very light drink and can be made easily at home. Lassi is served in place of tea at every household in Punjab during summer. Lassi :- INGREDIENTS (measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml) 1.5 cups yogurt/curd, chilled 7-8 tsp sugar or as required ½ cup water or cold milk ½ tsp cardamom powder 1 pinch saffron (optional) 6-7 almonds or shelled pistachois, chopped or sliced (optional) 1 tsp rose water (optional) ice cubes while serving the lassi INSTRUCTIONS take the yogurt, cardamom powder, water and sugar in a blender. you can also blend with a hand blender or use the traditional madani. blend till the yogurt is evenly blended. don't over do as then you will get butter floa