Lassi (pronounced [ləsːi]) is a regional name for buttermilk,[1] the traditional dahi (yogurt)–based drink, consumed in the South Asian region. Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices, and sometimes fruit. Salty lassi is similar to doogh, while modern sweet lassi is like milkshake. Lassi may be infused with cannabis in the form of bhang.
Lassi is derived from the Sanskrit word Lasika (लसिका) meaning serous or saliva like.[2][3]Alternatively, it is also spelled as Lāsī(Laasi).[4] Lassi originated in Punjab.[5][citation needed]
Preparation
Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, and other spices. However, variations of lassi can be prepared in different ways. Cumin and cardamom are the most common spices added to lassi.[5] Lassi is traditionally served in a clay cup known as kulhar.[5]
The traditional namkeen (or salty) form of lassi is more common in the Indian subcontinent. It is prepared by blending dahi (yogurt) with water with added salt. The resulting beverage is known as salted lassi. In Pakistan, it is known as Namkeen Lassi, which is sometimes called Ayran by Pashtun and other Iranian and Dardic groups.[7]
Bhang lassi
Bhang lassi is a cannabis-infused drink that contains bhang, a liquid derivative of cannabis, which has effects similar to other eaten forms of cannabis.[8] It is legal in many parts of India and mainly sold during Holi, when pakoras containing bhang are also sometimes eaten. Uttar Pradesh is known to have licensed bhang shops, and in many places, one can buy bhang products and drink bhang lassis.[9]
Cultural references
A 2008 print[10] and television[11][12]ad campaign for HSBC, written by Jeffree Benet of JWT Hong Kong, tells the tale of a Polishwashing machine manufacturer's representative sent to India to discover why their sales are so high there. On arriving, the representative investigates a lassi parlor, where he is warmly welcomed, and finds several washing machines being used to mix it. The owner tells him he is able to "make ten times as much lassi as I used to!"
On his No Reservations television program, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain visited a "government authorised" bhang shop in Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan. The proprietor offered him three varieties of bhang lassi: normally strong; super duper strong; and "full power, 24 hours, no toilet, no shower".
In 2013, Kshitij, the annual techno-management fest of IIT Kharagpur, launched a campaign to name the 'L' version of the mobile operating system Android, Lassi.[13]
^"Pak asks universities to encourage drinks like 'Lassi', 'Sattu'. Here's why". 25 June 2022.
^Staelens, Stefanie. "The Bhang Lassi Is How Hindus Drink Themselves High for Shiva". Vice.com. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
^Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Collection 2, Episode 5; Final Segment.
^"Can This Lassi Ad Really Be True?". indiablogs.searchindia.com. 2008-10-04.
^"HSBC Bank : Washing Machine and Lassi". Adoholik. 2008-09-27. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
^"HSBC Lassi/Washing Machines TV Ad". HSBC. 2012-04-30. Retrieved 2013-09-23.
^TOI Tech (11 Sep 2013). "IIT grads plead Google to name Android version Lassi - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-12-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
January 06, 2023
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For other uses see Lassi disambiguation Not to be confused with Lassie or Lasi dialect Lassi pronounced lesːi is a regional name for buttermilk 1 the traditional dahi yogurt based drink consumed in the South Asian region Lassi is a blend of yogurt water spices and sometimes fruit Salty lassi is similar to doogh while modern sweet lassi is like milkshake Lassi may be infused with cannabis in the form of bhang LassiA glass of Lassi topped with spicesAlternative namesLaasi Lachhi TaakTypeYogurt beveragePlace of originIndiaAssociated national cuisineCuisine of IndiaServing temperatureChilledMain ingredientsCurd waterIngredients generally usedCream sugar spices mint dry fruitsVariationsKachi lassiCookbook Lassi Media Lassi Contents 1 Etymology 2 Preparation 3 Variations 3 1 Sweet lassi 3 2 Salted lassi 3 3 Bhang lassi 4 Cultural references 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 ReferencesEtymology EditLassi is derived from the Sanskrit word Lasika लस क meaning serous or saliva like 2 3 Alternatively it is also spelled as Lasi Laasi 4 Lassi originated in Punjab 5 citation needed Preparation EditLassi is prepared by blending yogurt water and other spices However variations of lassi can be prepared in different ways Cumin and cardamom are the most common spices added to lassi 5 Lassi is traditionally served in a clay cup known as kulhar 5 Variations EditSweet lassi Edit Sweet lassi is a form of lassi flavoured with sugar rosewater or lemon strawberry or other fruit juices Saffron lassis which are particularly rich are a specialty of Punjab Rajasthan Haryana and Gujarat in India and Sindh province of Pakistan Makkhaniya lassi is simply lassi with lumps of butter in it 6 It is usually creamy like a milkshake Salted lassi Edit Main article Ayran The traditional namkeen or salty form of lassi is more common in the Indian subcontinent It is prepared by blending dahi yogurt with water with added salt The resulting beverage is known as salted lassi In Pakistan it is known as Namkeen Lassi which is sometimes called Ayran by Pashtun and other Iranian and Dardic groups 7 Bhang lassi Edit Bhang lassi is a cannabis infused drink that contains bhang a liquid derivative of cannabis which has effects similar to other eaten forms of cannabis 8 It is legal in many parts of India and mainly sold during Holi when pakoras containing bhang are also sometimes eaten Uttar Pradesh is known to have licensed bhang shops and in many places one can buy bhang products and drink bhang lassis 9 Cultural references EditA 2008 print 10 and television 11 12 ad campaign for HSBC written by Jeffree Benet of JWT Hong Kong tells the tale of a Polish washing machine manufacturer s representative sent to India to discover why their sales are so high there On arriving the representative investigates a lassi parlor where he is warmly welcomed and finds several washing machines being used to mix it The owner tells him he is able to make ten times as much lassi as I used to On his No Reservations television program celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain visited a government authorised bhang shop in Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan The proprietor offered him three varieties of bhang lassi normally strong super duper strong and full power 24 hours no toilet no shower In 2013 Kshitij the annual techno management fest of IIT Kharagpur launched a campaign to name the L version of the mobile operating system Android Lassi 13 Gallery Edit Lassi served in a restaurant Mint lassi Bhang lassi Lassi served in a brass cup in Patiala Benaras ki lassi a style of lassi from Varanasi served in kulhar A style of lassi from OdishaSee also Edit Wikibooks Cookbook has a recipe module on Lassi India portal Society portal Drink portal Food portalBorhani Cacik Mattha Kumis Health shake Milkshake Smoothie List of yogurt based dishes and beveragesReferences Edit The Indian Journal of Medical Research Indian Research Fund Association 1938 McGregor R S 1993 The Oxford Hindi English dictionary Oxford University Press Mahrotra Ramesh Chander 2000 01 01 Manak Hindi Ke Shuddh Prayog V 3 in Hindi Rajkamal Prakashan ISBN 978 81 7119 472 8 Dasa Syamasundara 1965 1975 Hindi sabdasagara dsal uchicago edu Retrieved 2022 06 18 a b c lassi beverage Britannica www britannica com Retrieved 2022 07 24 Masica Colin 1993 The Indo Aryan Languages Cambridge U K Cambridge University Press p 461 ISBN 978 0 521 29944 2 Pak asks universities to encourage drinks like Lassi Sattu Here s why 25 June 2022 Staelens Stefanie The Bhang Lassi Is How Hindus Drink Themselves High for Shiva Vice com Retrieved August 10 2017 Anthony Bourdain No Reservations Collection 2 Episode 5 Final Segment Can This Lassi Ad Really Be True indiablogs searchindia com 2008 10 04 HSBC Bank Washing Machine and Lassi Adoholik 2008 09 27 Retrieved 2008 10 19 HSBC Lassi Washing Machines TV Ad HSBC 2012 04 30 Retrieved 2013 09 23 TOI Tech 11 Sep 2013 IIT grads plead Google to name Android version Lassi Times of India The Times of India Retrieved 2021 12 12 a 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