{"id":"recipe_92f752824b","slug":"namkeen-lassi-savory-yogurt-drink","title":"Namkeen Lassi (Savory Yogurt Drink)","description":"A refreshing, traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that is savory, cooling, and perfectly spiced with roasted cumin and black salt.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup Yogurt (Curd)","name":"Yogurt","quantity":245,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh","notes":"full-fat or low-fat","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup chilled Water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"chilled","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"roasted powder","notes":"Bhuna Jeera","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Kala Namak","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"4-6 Fresh Mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":6,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":6,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"for garnish and flavor","group":"garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"Ice cubes","name":"Ice cubes","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cubes","notes":"","group":"base","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a blender or a deep mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, chilled water, roasted cumin powder, black salt, and regular salt.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the yogurt, chilled water, roasted cumin powder, black salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Blend on medium speed for about 20-30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and frothy. Alternatively, use a traditional wooden whisk (mathani) to churn the lassi manually.","group":"Mixing","title":"Blend on medium speed","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place ice cubes in two serving glasses. Pour the frothy lassi over the ice.","group":"Serving","title":"Place ice cubes in two serving glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a tiny pinch of roasted cumin powder on top. Serve immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a tiny pinch of roasted cumin powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, use fresh, chilled yogurt. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a bit more water. Roasting your own cumin seeds and grinding them fresh significantly enhances the aroma.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Indian"]},"course":["side","drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["blender","glasses","whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"glass","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can blend the lassi ahead of time and store it in the fridge, but whisk it again before serving to restore the froth."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_92f752824b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ecb27525-5f98-44cb-afc7-8d8ef23520ae","imageAlt":"Namkeen Lassi (Savory Yogurt Drink) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["lassi","yogurt","drink","indian","savory","refreshing","summer","probiotic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Namkeen Lassi (Savory Yogurt Drink)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:46:07.065Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:46:07.065Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. 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