Name: Amritsari Peda Lassi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Indian-Style Yogurt, chilled, thick full-fat yogurt; 50 g Khoya, crumbled, to replicate the authentic 'peda' texture; 3 tbsp Sugar, adjust according to the tartness of the curd; ½ tsp Ground Cardamom, freshly ground for best aroma; 50 ml Milk, chilled, use only if the lassi is too thick; 1 tbsp Almonds, slivered, for garnishing

15 mintotal

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: None

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Ingredients

500 gIndian-Style Yogurtchilled, thick full-fat yogurt
50 gKhoyacrumbled, to replicate the authentic 'peda' texture
3 tbspSugaradjust according to the tartness of the curd
½ tspGround Cardamomfreshly ground for best aroma
50 mlMilkchilled, use only if the lassi is too thick
1 tbspAlmondsslivered, for garnishing

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

Active time includes mashing the khoya and hand-churning the thick lassi.

Method

In a mixing bowl or traditional earthen pot, combine the crumbled khoya and sugar. Mash them together using a whisk or a wooden churner (madhani) until they form a smooth paste.
Add the thick, chilled curd and cardamom powder to the khoya-sugar mixture.
Using the wooden churner, blend the mixture continuously until it becomes frothy and creamy. Avoid using an electric blender to maintain the dense texture.
If the lassi appears too thick, pour in the chilled milk gradually and churn again to reach the desired consistency.
Pour the thick lassi generously into serving glasses. Traditionally, it is served in tall brass glasses.
Top with a small extra dollop of crumbled khoya or fresh cream, and garnish with slivered almonds before serving immediately.

How to tell it's done

The lassi should be very thick, velvety, and frothy, with tiny khoya granules throughout.

Getting it right

Tip

For the best flavor, gently roast the khoya on a pan until it turns slightly pink before adding it to the lassi. This mimics the caramelized flavor of authentic Amritsari pedas.

What to serve it with

Serve deeply chilled alongside Punjabi favorites like Chole Bhature or Aloo Kulcha.

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