Lassi/How to make lassi

Lassi is a blend of dahi and sugar and it originates from Punjab. We can get authentic lassi in UP, Punjab,Haryana ,Delhi, and Rajasthan. Generally, lassi means sweet lassi. But there are different varieties like mango lassi,salt lassi ,masala lassi,papaya lassi ,and banana lassi . Roti dhal  subzi and lassi would be a complete meal in summer. Lear how to make lassi at home.






Ingredients

Dahi     - 2 cup
Sugar   - 2 Tsp
Cardomom powder- A pinch
Pistachios  -2

Method

The curd should be chill. Use full cream milk to prepare curd.
Use the traditional blender to blend the curd.
If you feel it is difficult you can also use a hand blender or mixie.
Beat the curd till smooth and frothy.
Add sugar and cardamom and pistachios and again beat it until frothy.
Pour this into the glass and serve chill.

Samai paniyaram/How to prepare samai paniyaram

Ingredients
Samai rice    2 cups
Urad dhal     1/2 cup
Sabudhana   2Tsp
Fenugreek    1/2Tsp
Green chillies-2
Salt
Asafoetida  -1/2 Tsp
Mustard   -1/2 Tsp
Oil
Curry leaves  -1Tsp
Ginger   - 1Tsp



Method

Soak samai rice ,sabudhana,urad dhal and fenugreek for three hours.
Wash and drain
Grind all the four ingredients to a soft batter.
Add salt and keep it aside for 5 to 6 hours.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard,ginger,onion,green chillies,asafoetida and fry for a minute and add this to the batter.
Heat paniyaram pan and spread oil .
Pour the batter in each hole, cover and cook for a minute.
Now flip the paniyarams with a fork and again cook for a minute and collect it in a plate and serve it with chutney.