How safe is Lassi ?

Nick-H · Apr 20th, 2006, 23:56

Kind-of assumed it was equivalent to the Great British Tradition of Talking loudly in a foreign accent when talking to non-english speakers....

And I too, would expect some water to be there in fruit juices and, to a lesser extent in Lassi. If it is pretty thick then probably no water, but you will be drinking it by that time!

PeakXV · Apr 21st, 2006, 00:17

I've never got into the Lassi slurping craze. They're okay but a bit of a disappointment after mixing my own yoghurt smoothies with fresh fruit/ fruit juice and a bit of brown rice syrup for some sweat (sorry sweet

).

I'm sure somebody is going to say that a smoothie is just a westernized version of a lassi anyway!

seventies'hippy · Apr 21st, 2006, 00:22

A smoothie is just a westernized version of a lassi anyway!

PeakXV · Apr 21st, 2006, 01:24

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Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

A smoothie is just a westernized version of a lassi anyway!

I told ya folks!

dani · Apr 21st, 2006, 01:53

what's a smoothie?

Lotus-Flower · Apr 21st, 2006, 02:15

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Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

If theres no water in it then it's not lassi,,,,,,,,,,,,

Hello I dont really agree, watching some of our German lassi makers (Indian guys ofcourse) preparing 3 differ kind of lassis mango, banana, strawberry!!

They mix milk and jogurt with blender add suger and fruit and it has crazy taste!!
They also know ofcourse to combine the perfect quantity of all mmm

its like Heaven

BTW i check also my friends in india who do the same!!

so water jogurt lassi is just cheaper version!

PeakXV · Apr 21st, 2006, 02:16

According to Wikipedia the term/drink Smoothie originated as a non-dairy alternative to a milkshake in california - away back when - but now is a catch-all phrase for any yoghurt cum fruit drink. I guess the revelation in it is the use of frozen fruit instead of ice to cool it down while flavouring it at the same time. May be something that the Indian lassi could adopt to prevent less upset tummies from bad ice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoothie

seventies'hippy · Apr 21st, 2006, 02:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus-Flower

Hello I dont really agree, watching some of our German lassi makers (Indian guys ofcourse) preparing 3 differ kind of lassis mango, banana, strawberry!!

They mix milk and jogurt with blender add suger and fruit and it has crazy taste!!
They also know ofcourse to combine the perfect quantity of all mmm

its like Heaven

BTW i check also my friends in india who do the same!!

so water jogurt lassi is just cheaper version!

No not cheaper version, Traditional, how it's been made in India forever, original lassie doesn't have a fruity flavour either, that was introduced from the for west,,,,,,,,,,,

Lotus-Flower · Apr 21st, 2006, 03:08

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Originally Posted by seventies'hippy

No not cheaper version, Traditional, how it's been made in India forever, original lassie doesn't have a fruity flavour either, that was introduced from the for west,,,,,,,,,,,

r u sure that milk-jogurt lassi is not Traditional?

I think its very traditional and fruit lassi too!it depends only which fruit its more around mango and less bananas and strawberries maybe but in vedic Cuisine u have salt and sweet lassis both!!
the way they make it in many cheap small restaurants in India, is not always very traditional!! (I mean the water lassi)

jyotirmoy · Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:05

It is the ice that is the biggest culprit. Avoid ice cubes.

sadhuji · Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:25

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Originally Posted by PeakXV

According to Wikipedia the term/drink Smoothie originated as a non-dairy alternative to a milkshake in california - away back when - but now is a catch-all phrase for any yoghurt cum fruit drink.....

another definition of the indian brand of lassi -

'...... Lassi ..... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.... A cool glass of LassiLassi is a traditional South Asian beverage, originally from Punjab, India, made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices until frothy. Lassis are enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment. Traditional lassi is salty and sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin.....'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassi

jyotirmoy · Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:31

That ground roasted cummin does magic Sadhuji.... so does a twist of lime & a pinch of salt to a light lassi. My guilty pleasure is two spoons of Rooh Afja in my breakfast lassi all thru the summer.

greenchutney · Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:42

in the tamilnadu, buttermilk drinks are called 'more' [pronounced as the english word] and usually much lighter rather than thicker..with additions/combinations of green chillies, curry leaf, ginger, salt, asafoetida, and lime (not common). unlike the lassi's, sugary ones are not the norm and more the exceptions ~

and raw green mangoes in season to the above combinations.....too..

jyotirmoy · Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:56

Amul is selling this drink in tetrapacks !!!!!

Nick-H · Apr 23rd, 2006, 15:14

I've never liked buttermilk, especially with added chillie etc.

But there is no doubt that it is amazingly refreshing!

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Kind-of assumed it was equivalent to the Great British Tradition of Talking loudly in a foreign accent when talking to non-english speakers.... And I too, would expect some water to be there in fruit juices and, to a lesser extent in Lassi. If it is pretty thick then probably no water, but you will be drinking it by that time! __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,728	I've never got into the Lassi slurping craze. They're okay but a bit of a disappointment after mixing my own yoghurt smoothies with fresh fruit/ fruit juice and a bit of brown rice syrup for some sweat (sorry sweet ). I'm sure somebody is going to say that a smoothie is just a westernized version of a lassi anyway! __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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dani मेरा नाम दान्येल है Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 486	what's a smoothie?

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PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,728	According to Wikipedia the term/drink Smoothie originated as a non-dairy alternative to a milkshake in california - away back when - but now is a catch-all phrase for any yoghurt cum fruit drink. I guess the revelation in it is the use of frozen fruit instead of ice to cool it down while flavouring it at the same time. May be something that the Indian lassi could adopt to prevent less upset tummies from bad ice. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoothie

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 3,946	It is the ice that is the biggest culprit. Avoid ice cubes.

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jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 3,946	That ground roasted cummin does magic Sadhuji.... so does a twist of lime & a pinch of salt to a light lassi. My guilty pleasure is two spoons of Rooh Afja in my breakfast lassi all thru the summer.

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greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,579	in the tamilnadu, buttermilk drinks are called 'more' [pronounced as the english word] and usually much lighter rather than thicker..with additions/combinations of green chillies, curry leaf, ginger, salt, asafoetida, and lime (not common). unlike the lassi's, sugary ones are not the norm and more the exceptions ~ and raw green mangoes in season to the above combinations.....too..

Apr 23rd, 2006, 13:56	#44
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 3,946	Amul is selling this drink in tetrapacks !!!!!

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