Namkeen Lassi Recipe

Masala Chaas | Spiced Buttermilk | Summer drink | Spiced savory smoothie
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Recipe / food styling / photography by - Sunayana Gupta





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Namkeen Lassi or Masala Chaas is a spiced yogurt based drink and very popular in summers due to its refreshing and soothing flavors. Unlike plain Chaas, this Namkeen Lassi has a thick consistency and is flavored with black salt, cumin seeds powder, ginger, green chilly, mint leaves and a pinch of paprika.

Definitely all these ingredients make it filling, robust and an easy one to go with meals.

Did you know, ‘Curd’ is a natural energy booster and a great source of protein and calcium for those who are lactose intolerant. It improves digestion, immunity and good for heart. A small bowl of curd is recommended for consumption on regular basis in summers as it prevents from sun stroke and also helps in releasing stress n anxiety. Apart from food, it is also widely used as a beauty product and for skin treatments.



Traditionally, masala chaas is served in earthen pots or kulhaads in hot summer afternoons as appetizer.

Masala chaas also makes a scrumptious lunch when paired with dal makhni or palak ki kadhi (Spinach kadhi). You can also serve along achaari dum aloo or potato cabbage stir fry with some roasted papads. For a twist of taste, replace the regular plain phulkas with piping hot dhaniya masala paranthas and plain rice with jeera rice.

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Namkeen Lassi

Namkeen Lassi or Masala Chaas is a spiced yogurt based drink and popular. Unlike plain Chaas, this Namkeen Lassi has a thick consistency and is flavored with black salt, cumin seeds powder, ginger, green chilly, mint leaves and a pinch of paprika.

Preparation Time : 10 minutes
Cooking Time : 0

Category : Drinks
Cuisine :
Servings : 1 servings

Author : Sunayana Gupta

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Recipe Ingredients

  • Fresh curd – 2 cups
  • Milk – ½ cup
  • Ginger (Finely chopped) – 1 teaspoon
  • Green chilly (Finely chopped) – ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper (Crushed) – ¼ teaspoon
  • Fresh coriander (Chopped) – 1 tablespoon
  • Mint leaves (Chopped) – 1 tablespoon
  • Black salt – 1 teaspoon or to taste
  • Cumin seeds powder – ½ teaspoon

To garnish –

  • A pinch of paprika
  • A spring of mint

How to make Namkeen Lassi

  • To make namkeen lassi take curd, black salt, cumin seeds powder, milk, crushed black pepper in a blender and blend till smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a bowl or jug. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix.
  • Check salt, you might want to adjust it. Masala chaas is ready.
  • Chill in the refrigerator.
  • Just before serving, give a final mix as the spices usually settle at the bottom.
  • Pour into serving glasses. You may add some ice cubes.
  • Garnish with a pinch of paprika and a spring of mint and serve.
  • Enjoy a glass of masala chaas in hot summer afternoons. To pair with meals, do refer our serving suggestion above.





  • Name
  • Namkeen Lassi Recipe
  • Sub name
  • Masala Chaas | Spiced Buttermilk | Summer drink | Spiced savory smoothie
  • Category
  • Drinks
  • Cuisine
  • Punjabi
  • Key ingredients
  • Fresh curd (Dahi), milk and spices
  • Taste
  • Very refreshing, salty, spicy
  • Texture
  • Thick, creamy with bits of ginger, green chilly, mint and coriander
  • Preparation time
  • 10 minutes
  • Cooking time
  • 0
  • Servings
  • 1
  • Equipment used
  • Electric blender or hand blender
  • Steps
  • 0
  • Created date
  • 2017-06-14 08:10:20

About Sunayana Gupta

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Hi,

I am founder, recipe creater, blogger and food photographer for this website. Here we provide you with some lip smacking veg. and egg recipes that you can easily replicate in your kitchen and create a soulful platter for your family & friends following our serving suggestions. From some regional Indian cuisine to popular recipes from around the globe, our focus is to make cooking easy for you with simple to follow steps, staple ingredients and accessible cooking techniques.

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