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Strawberry Lassi

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 Please pray for the innocent victims of today's  killer tornado at Moore, Oklahoma. Hope God will help us to get over through this difficult time. 

Last week was really crazy week for me, I  couldn’t even  do  enough posting as I wish and also blog hopping as  I dream about it. But for my princess it was really fun weekend, as we had a trip to Galveston beach, it is about 45 miles drive from our house. We started around 2 .30 and reached there around 4.00 as we getting to traffic. She loves to play in water and she played for around 2 hours and it was really hard to make her get out of water. On the other hand, my prince doesn’t want to be in the water, but just want to play with soil. He too had his share of fun. Then we took a ferry trip to cross to Bolivar peninsula and came back on the same ferry. We were able to see some dolphins also. So it was fun trip.
Yesterday, while talking to my dad who is India, told me that it is getting really hot there. Around 113 0 F (45 0 C) , he saying if you sit in front of the cooler your front part of body feels nice, while back part is getting wet from sweat. Too hot, he always tries to take a few body baths in a day to keep him cool. All over India it is getting hotter.   This time, if you visit India, you can see lots of street vendors selling cool drinks, ice cream along sides of the roads. People stop by and enjoy the drinks made of yogurt or fruits to cool down a little and also escape from harshness of sun.  So when I had a box of strawberry in the refrigerator, I thought why I don’t make lassi with it. If you are not familiar with lassi, it is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink which originated in the Punjabregion. Traditionally it is made by blending yogurt with water and spices. Sometimes it is made with fruit too. Especially mango lassi is the most famous both in India and outside. I have a mango lassi recipe in my blog.
I used 16 oz box of strawberries (around 25 no), 1 cup of 2 % homemade yogurt, 2 tablespoon of sugar and 1 cup of water. It is mildly sweet; and if you want increase the sugar adds 4 tablespoons.  I spiced them with green cardamom, and this recipe makes around 3 cups of lassi, good enough for 2 serving. My family enjoyed this lassi a lot. Even my prince wants to drink lassi; and he makes a big noise if dad was slow in giving him the next spoonful. It is really funny, every time he drinks fast and waiting for next spoon if dad becomes slow in serving him, he makes “na” “na” with his little finger pointing towards the glass.
Nowadays, sweet strawberries are available in market, grab a 16 oz box and use plain yogurt.  In my opinion don’t use vanilla yogurt if you use green cardamom as both give different aroma and flavor. Further green cardamom gives the Indian touch. So try it yourself, it is also really good to start a day as a breakfast drink.  On a quick run on calorie counter, I found that this drink is around 189 calories.
If you skip sugar and use agave nectar you can reduce the calories (170) and also using fat free yogurt will also reduce the calories. Try it you will love it.
Here comes the recipe. 

Print recipe from here

Strawberry Lassi  

This fresh and healthy yogurt based drink made with fresh strawberries, which is traditional to state of Punjab, India.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minute
Serves 2
 Ingredients:  
16.oz chopped fresh strawberries,
1  cup 2% yogurt,  
1 cup water,
½ teaspoon cardamom ,  
2 tablespoon Sugar .
 Instructions: Hull the strawberries and cut it into big chunks, add yogurt, sugar, water and a teaspoon of cardamom in a blender Jar. Blend well for about 5 minutes or until everything mixed to the consistency you want. Enjoy with or without few fresh strawberries.

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More • Gluten Free • Low Sodium • Vegetarian • Low Fat • Wheat Free

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  2. Rose says

    oooh strawberry lassi sounds great!

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  3. Amy says

    It's totally alright if you don't post as often as you planned/wanted. Your lovely strawberry lassi makes it up to us. 😉 I'm glad to hear you and your kids had a great time at the beach. To me, that's far more important than blogging. 😉 Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. Shabbu says

    Lovely and refreshing lassi...

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  5. Rincón Marus says

    I have strawberries, homemade yogurt, ice water, sugar and cardamom. I am going to drink strawberry lassi today.
    Thank you.
    Good day

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  6. DivyaGCP says

    Refreshing lassi.. love the color..

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  7. Faseela Noushad says

    wow....yummy lassi

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  8. Nilu A says

    Yummy lassi.. Beautiful colour Swathi.. Superb 🙂

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  9. mjskit says

    What a perfect hot weather refresher and I love the addition of the cardamom!

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    • Rumana Ambrin says

      Perfect for this season...

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  10. Shama Nagarajan says

    yummy and inviting dear

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  11. Mich PieceofCake says

    Love this healthy and delicious Lassi. I love lassi and always order it at Indian eateries but never made my own.

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  12. Guru Uru says

    I'm praying my friend undoubtedly 🙁
    On a nicer note, your drink looks refreshing and delicious!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  13. Srimathi Mani says

    Yup! it is hot in India now, but I love when the monsoon rains kick in towards the end of the month. I hope it happens. The strawberry lassi is very tasty thing to drink on a warm day. Looks great.

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  14. Hema says

    Love that beautiful pink color, would love to have a glass now..

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  15. Pam says

    Swathi, that looks so delicious and refreshing and the mango one sounds good too

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  16. anusha praveen says

    there you go making me wish for strawberries again! such a slurpy glass

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  17. Pavithra R says

    Hope you had a gala time at the beach!!
    Lassi looks very inviting and lovely!
    Also it is very kind of you to mention the Tornado Victim's in your post! My heart goes out to their families and friends.

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  18. Vijayalakshmi Dharmaraj says

    Nice one...

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  19. Poornima Porchelvan says

    Yummy recipe and beautiful clicks too.

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  20. Veena Theagarajan says

    healthy and good drink to kick start the day

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  21. Premas Culinary says

    wow delicious drink,i need this glass now:0

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  23. Arthy Suman says

    wow im craving for a glass of strawberry lassi now....

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  24. Priyanka Samantaray says

    We also love strawberry Lassi during summer. Nice Post Swathi....

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  25. Radha Krishnakumar says

    Great Summer drink dear Nice Pictures 🙂

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  27. Gajus kitchen says

    Smoothie looks lovely and cool . Will try with cardamom next time when am making it.

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  28. Rafeeda AR says

    looks deliciious... love the addition of cardamom...

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  29. Vimitha Anand says

    Flavorful lassi. Love this a lot

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  30. Sona - quick picks/pick quicks says

    great great drink, dear !

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  31. nayana says

    yummy and super refreshing lassi....

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  32. Divya Shivaraman says

    Perfect for the season and loved it

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  33. Sona S says

    Delicious and yummy lassi.

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  34. Hari Chandana P says

    Refreshing lassi.. looks awesome !!

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