Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond Yogurt Drink

Recipe by Naiya Sheth: Basically lassi is a popular traditional yogurt drink from the Indian subcontinent. It is a very good option as a stomach filler healthy drink during summer. Earlier we made the different variety of lassi, some of them are nutty rose lassi and cool khus lassi. They are very popular, but last Sunday I tried to make a healthier recipe of lassi. And that was Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond yogurt drink. Wow, it was yummy. For that, I added saffron in the milk while making curd. That's it the remaining process was same as another lassi. But I had some satisfaction that I did not use any artificial colour or essence. So, let's enjoy this homemade cool and delicious recipe of Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond Yogurt Drink.

Preparation time - 5 to 7 minutes
Cooking time - nil
Makes 4 glasses

Ingredients to make Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond Yogurt Drink:

700 grammes hung curd (saffron curd)
2 cups chilled milk
4 to 5 tablespoon sugar
3 to 4 tablespoon finely chopped almonds
1 teaspoon cardamom powder

For garnishing:

Sliced almonds

Saffron

cardamom seeds

Sliced pistachio

Method to make Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond Yogurt Drink:

• Add some saffron to milk while making curd.
• When the curd is ready place in refrigerator for minimum 2 hours and then hang it for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
• At the time of serving add hung curd, milk and sugar to a big jar and churn properly. If suitable again place in refrigerator for half an hour.
• Now add cardamom powder and almonds to it and mix well. 
• Pour into serving glass and garnish with sliced almonds, saffron, sliced pistachio and cardamom seeds.
• It is advisable to serve Kesar Badam Lassi - Saffron Almond Yogurt Drink chilled.