Are you looking for a beverage recipe to make the upcoming festival Holi even more special? Try this refreshing, fragrant and delicious Rose Lassi. The essence of this colorful festival lies in feasting with friends and families. The exciting and irresistible flavours of this lovely pink-hued lassi is sure to impress your guests and bound to make your festival special and colourful. This lassi recipe is perfect for any Indian festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Sankranthi, Ugadi.
Rose lassi is a super refreshing, fragrant and delicious yogurt drink that is perfect on any special occasion. In general, any lassi such as mango lassi, masala lassi, dry fruit lassi or just plain lassi is well-known as a thirst quencher during summer. Along with lassi chilled smoothies and milkshakes such as Pineapple Banana Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Milkshake are kid's approved and healthy recipes. Check out the home-made rose syrup recipe that I have made and used in super delicious Rose Milk Tea.
How to make perfect lassi?
Making lassi at home is quick and easy, but making perfect lassi might be a little tricky. Yogurt and milk are the two main ingredients that I consider as deciding factors of a perfect lassi. The texture and creaminess of lassi depend on the quality of the yogurt we use. The ratio of milk and yogurt decides the rich and perfectly thick consistency of lassi. I managed to make the creamy and rich rose lassi after trying different ratios and different brands of yogurt. I suggest using greek yogurt or any thick natural yogurt and do not use any ice cubes after blending as it thins down the lassi. Instead, chill lassi in the refrigerator before serving.
Is rose lassi recipe adaptable?
Yes!! this recipe is totally adaptable to suit your preferred taste. You could add little honey or sugar to sweeten the lassi (I didn't add any as the rose syrup has enough sweetness). Generally, lassi tastes best when served thick and creamy, but feel free to add more milk or chilled water to thin it down. You may swap crushed cardamom for cardamom seeds. You could add a dash of rose-water to enhance the fragrance.
watch How to make rose lassi
INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tbsp = 15ml
Chilled natural yogurt: 2 cups
Chilled Milk: ⅓ cup
Rose syrup: ½ cup
Cardamom seeds: 1 tsp
Pistachios: 1 tsp, chopped
Almonds: 1 tsp, chopped
Edible dried rose petals: few
INSTRUCTIONS
Place yogurt, milk, rose syrup and cardamom in a blender.
Blend until lassi becomes smooth and frothy.
Pour lassi in glasses, garnish with dry fruits (pistachios, almonds) and rose petals.
Serve refreshing, fragrant and delicious rose lassi.
NOTES
Adjust milk while blending depending on your required consistency.
Add little more milk to get a slightly thin consistency.
You could use store-bought rose syrup such as rooh-afza if you don't have enough time to make rose syrup at home.
You might have to cut down rose syrup if using store-bought stuff. I would suggest adding half the quantity required and check the sweetness and fragrance of rose syrup after blending. Add more syrup if necessary.
Keep lassi in the refrigerator if you wish to serve later.
You can store lassi up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
As I have used homemade rose syrup(didn't add any artificial food colouring) the lassi has turned light pink, lassi might turn bright and vibrant pink with store-bought rose syrup as it has artificial food colouring.
MORE FESTIVAL RECIPE IDEAS:
Rose Lassi ( Rose flavoured yogurt drink)
Ingredients
1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tbsp = 15ml
- 2 cups Chilled natural yogurt
- ⅓ cup Chilled Milk
- ½ cup Rose syrup
- 1 tsp Cardamom seeds optional
- 1 tsp Pistachios chopped
- 1 tsp Almonds chopped
- few Edible dried rose petals
Instructions
- Place yogurt, milk, rose syrup and cardamom in a blender.
- Blend until lassi becomes smooth and frothy.
- Pour lassi in glasses, garnish with dry fruits (pistachios, almonds) and dried rose petals.
- Serve refreshing, fragrant and delicious rose lassi.
Video
Notes
This post is a part of Desi Bloggers Connect #holikerang. Check out co-bloggers Holi special recipes below;
Moong Dal Ladoo by Jagruthi
Thandai Ghujiya by Lata Lala
Methi Mathri by Amrita Roy
Kesar Phirni by Priya Srinivasan
Thandai by Geetanjali
Gujiya by Avin Kohli
Moong Dal Dahi Bhallas by Vanitha Bhat
Mawa Kachori by Swati
Thandai and Dry Fruits Barfi by Sapana
Papaya Halwa by Jayasree
Thandai Chia Pudding by Mayuri
Instant Malpua Recipe With Condensed Milk by Pavani
Thandai Powder by Ruchi
MORE DRINKS RECIPE IDEAS:
-
- Mango Lassi
-
- Watermelon Slushie
-
- Iced Green Tea
KEEP IN TOUCH
Do let me know if you make this fragrant and delicious Rose Lassi. I love to get feedback from readers.
You can stay up to date by following on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or subscribe to my Youtube channel.
Omg, I am drooling over your picture. Rose Lassi is absolutely delicious and refreshing. Perfect for any festive occasion.Happy Holi dear.
Lassi is a perfect drink to wash in all the delicacies we enjoy during the festivities. Love the addition of aromatic rose! Perfect festive drink!
Glad you like this recipe. Indeed it's a perfect festive drink!!
I really want to make this as I love roses and rose-flavoured things. How do I make rose petals dried and edible? My mum grows roses in the garden - can I not wash and use these?
Janani, yes absolutely you can use fresh rose petals from garden. You don't necessarily need dried petals to make rose syrup. Ensure fresh roses are free of chemicals, wash and use instead of dried petals to make syrup. I would suggest using red roses to get that vibrant coloured syrup. Let me know how you liked it when you make it 🙂
Oh my!! This gorgeous pink color reminds me of the rose milk I used to have in my childhood! Need to try it with yogurt now! Thanks for sharing dear!
Ahh yes dear!!! I'm happy to know this post has brought back your childhood memories. I completely forgot about rose milk somehow. Thanks much for reminding me as I was looking for different flavours to try with milk for my picky daughter.
Rose lassi looks so refreshing an super tempting. Festivals or summers a perfect drink for all time..
Indeed it's refreshing and perfect any time. Happy holi 🙂
I love lassi and this rose flavour sounds so good. Loved the clicks.
Thank you. Hope you enjoy this lassi as well. Happy holi 🙂
Wow I am a huge fan of sweet lassi. Calories are constraints otherwise , i can have it daily.... Love it. Yours look so royal ... Super delicious share
I totally agree with you Ruchi, but we shouldn't count on calories during festival season isn't it. Happy holi to you 🙂
Let the weather become a little bit watch here and I am going to try this rose lassi. It looks so refreshing.
Yes it's totally worth to wait until summer arrives. I would love to know how you enjoyed this lassi.
Love the rich Lassi, beautiful picture and the lovely post. Happy holi to you????
Glad you liked the recipe. Hope you enjoy this lassi. Happy holi to you too 🙂
Rose lassi for Holi celebration is something we should consider, such an easy and thirst quencher beverage.
Yes!!! this is a great altenative to thandai for holi. Happy holi in advance 🙂
this beautiful pastel shade of rose lassi is perfect drink for holi...I love the swirl you made with the lassi...
I'm pleased to know you liked the recipe. Happy holi in advance 🙂
What a yummy lassi dear! So creamy and prefect. Love the way you have explained it. Especially about the yogurt and milk ratio. Great recipe for this upcoming Holi. An advance Happy Holi!
I'm pleased to know you like the recipe. Happy holi to you too Geetanjali 🙂
Rose lassi is a perfect thirst quencher during those hot days of Holi. I loved the way how you have explained to make perfect lassi.
Thank you sharing.
Glad to know you liked the recipe and tips. Do let me know how you've enjoyed the lassi. Happy holi in advance 🙂
Beautiful clicks Geetha and such a great alternate to thandai during the Holi festival. Cooling, colorful and thirst quenching too.
Thank you Mayuri. Yes it is perfect summer drink to quench thirst. Happy holi to you 🙂