HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE!
Rose flavoured lassi with pistachio
Myself, Maya from Foodiva Kitchen and Trix from Tasty Trix as decided to post something from the cookbook, Tropical Asian Cookbook on the same day and time. It’s just for fun and a little different. This little challenge has given me more insight into one of my favourite non-alcoholic drink, lassi. Lassi is a very popular Punjabi yoghurt drink. It is usually very popular with Indian or Pakistani food and can be either sweet or savory.
I bought 500g of pistachios. Most of them was consumed while making this drink 
Pistachio
Lassi comes in so many flavours and not just the mango lassi that I usually order at the Indian restaurant. I will definitely be keen to try the savory version where salt and cumin are added to the yogurt drink. Even this rose flavoured one is something that I have not tried. The lassi is only very slightly hinted by the rose. The pistachio gave this creamy drink a nice crunchy texture. I actually crushed and added more pistachio as I shared it with Mister. Super yummy and will be making more soon!
By the way, what are you doing this Valentine?
Rose flavoured lassi with pistachio
I am sending this as contribution to the Cookbook Challenge (Love).
Ingredients (Serve 1):
- 250ml of cold plain yogurt
- 100ml of cold milk
- 1/2tbsp of sugar
- 1tbsp of honey
- 1tsp of rose water
- 1 ice cube
- 1tsp of finely crushed raw pistachio
Method:
- Process yogurt, milk, honey, sugar, ice cube and rose water in a blender until all come together
- Pour into a tall glass and sprinkle the crushed raw pistachio
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Penny, what a lovely Valentine’s drink! I’ve been using plenty of rosewater in my recipes lately so I know exactly how this will taste….absolutely gorgeous!
Mmm, this looks so pretty. I am positively addicted to rose syrup, so I am sure I would love this with its more subtle cousin, rose water. Happy V-day, Ms. Penny!
So beautiful, Penny. Love the red background to add an Asian feel to this drink.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Christine@Christine’s Recipes recently posted..Chocolate Truffles Valentine’s Day
Love lassi! And, rose + pistachio is such a romantic flavour – great for Valentine’s! Don’t know what I’ll be doing – it’s not a very important event for us, might just go for a nice dinner and walk either today or tomorrow but nothing extraordinary. What will you be doing?
leaf (the indolent cook) recently posted..healthy matcha banana mint smoothie
Nothing actually….. V day is so overrated…
I make quite a bit of Indian food this would be a great way to serve a special treat along with it. Thanks!
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Penny
I need to make this drink now, looks super yummy!
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Eeep! I love the look of this! Though would you believe that I have every ingredient on hand, and adored pistachios…. BUT I’m housesitting for my parents and so my fancypants blender is halfway across town. Tragedy!
Happy Valentine’s Day
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happy Valentines Day Penny! What a pretty drink to celebrate it with!
Slurp! I love lassi and what a great way to play around with the flavours. Rose is one of my favourite additions to sweet stuff. This would go down beautifully with a thali.
Sanjana @ KO Rasoi recently posted..Eggless Quiche with Sweet Potatoes- Caramelised Onions and Feta
The pictures make me salivate! Good clicks!
Middle east meets india.
This is a great little lassi! Definitely Valentine’s Day appropriate! Happy V-Day!
You know.. I’ve never had lassi and I think it’s high time I give it a whirl with this recipe, Penny
Oh I’ll probably eat almost all of the pistachios before they can come close to being in the drink also, but I’m sure I can keep some squirreled away until time to add them!
Rochelle (Acquired Taste) recently posted..Biscuit Joconde Imprime With Chocolate Mousse Entremet – A Daring Bakers Challenge
Yoghurt drinks! Just like the one selling at the supermarket. Muakkkk…. Simple & yumm yummmm…. Thanks for sharing & have a wonderful Valentine’s Day.
Cheers, Kristy
kristy recently posted..Ikan Kembung With Pickled Mustard In Asam Soup
Yum! What a pretty drink for Valentine’s Day. Love the flavor combination, it sounds wonderful!
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Very creative..rose water in lassi! Happy Valentine’s Day!
I have only ever had a choice of strawberry or mango lassi, and am always choosing the mango. Mmm rose would be so nice! And I love the sound of pistachios added too!
angie recently posted..Steak with Mushroom Red Wine Sauce- Sweet Corn Puree & Duck Fat Chips – Ryan Cooks
I love the look of this, lassi’s are fantastic and I really like rose. As much as i love pistachios i get a bit bored shelling them, especially when most of the ones I shell my daughter eats
hahaa… like I said. I bought 500g and left enough for this post!
I feel loved
. The lassi looks wonderful and your presentation of it is perfect for Valentine’s Day.
I hope you and your husband had a great day. Blessings…Mary
I love pistachios & I must try this one day! Happy Valentine’s Day to u too & do check out what I’d prepared for my V-day Dinner
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Why thank you! Happy Val’s day to you! I spent it being sick at home
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Love your lassi with the addition of pitachio…a very healthy drink. The first lassi that I tried was a peach lassi. It was SO good…..lovley flavour, refreshing and delicious.
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So, I just asked a co-worker who happens to be from India if she’d ever had lassi. She laughed at me and said ‘lassie?? Lah-SI, yes, it’s very common in India!’ So, yeah, I told her about this recipe and she got all excited.
that is awesome! lah-si!
Love Love Love pistachios…Looks divine.
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Wow, this look great, love the rose water and pistachio…beautiful pictures!
It looks lovely, I like the saltiness of the pistachios………delish
Gorgeous! Hope you had a wonderful V-Day!
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Love this Penny!
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Yummo! This looks divine
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I love lassi , I love rose and I LOVE pistachio, there is no way I won’t love this! Thanks for sharing
looks far too gorgeous to be touched!
Iron Chef Shellie recently posted..Banana & Butterscotch Muffins
I’ve never actually had lassi, but this is inspiring me to try it. Your lassi looks SO delicious!! Gorgeous photo too.
Jennifer (Delicieux) recently posted..Chocolate Orange Cake
I agree with everyone else, this looks so delicious and the lassi photos are gorgeous. Definitely have to try it now. Good unusual choice for the theme,
ck recently posted..International Incident Party – Sundae!
i luv the Hyderabad Sweet Lassi Recipe. its yum and delicious.
Oh! That looks YUM!