Anshu's Food Odyssey

Lassi is a refreshing sweet summer drink that rejuvenates all your senses during the scorching heat. Although this beautiful drink tastes delicious as is, plain and simple, a slight addition of different flavorings gives it a glorious touch, making it all the more inviting. Last year, I frequently made the Mango Lassi , and this time I thought of lending this smoothie with some royal flavors of rose and almonds. As Chaitra Navratri festival is also starting tomorrow, this almond & rose lassi makes for a perfect treat to be enjoyed during the nine days of fasting. Do try and I am sure you are gonna love it!! Almond Rose Lassi | Almond & Rose Flavored Yogurt Drink Ingredients Yogurt (chilled) - 2 cups Rose Syrup - 3 tbsp Sugar - 2 tbsp (adjust as per your sweet preference) Almonds - 8 to 10 Pistachios (finely chopped, optional) - 1 tbsp Edible rose petals, optional - a few Almond Rose Lassi | Almond & Rose Flavored Yogur

In this scorching summer heat, there's only one thing which keeps me going through the day and that is fresh homemade chilled drinks such as juices, mocktails and lassis (buttermilk). Well I agree that there's a considerable effort that goes in making everything fresh at home but then its worth all the hard work because at the end of the day you are not taking in something which is full of sugar, artificial colors and harmful preservatives. And yes! my family loves my fruity concoctions so I am even more motivated to treat them with something new and refreshing every other day. Last few days, I had mangoes pouring in my refrigerator. Like literally, whenever my husband or father-in-law went to the fruit market, they returned home with kilos of mangoes. If you have been following my blog you would remember how I put them to use - by making lassis, kulfis and popsicles. In a quest to experiment with a fruit other than mangoes, this time I requested them to also get about a

Well, summers is all about mangoes and their unmatched deliciousness; I am sure most of you would agree with me on this. As far as I am concerned, I am truly obsessed with these sunshine beauties and love relishing them in different forms, be it salads, shakes, ice-creams or even cakes. Oh by the way, did you happen to see my post for the " Mango Kulfi " that I shared yesterday? Luscious, creamy and bursting with that heavenly mangoish flavor and aroma, it simply made for a yummilicious treat for my family and needless to say, got finished in just no time. After that sinful kulfi, today morning I was tempted to make this refreshing and one of the most popular Indian summer drinks , our very own " Punjabi Mango Lassi ". Thick and creamy with a subtle aroma of cardamom, it is certainly a great cooler; have a glass in the breakfast and you are sure to be left completely energized for a long day at work. Coming to the recipe, all you need is a few basic ingredie