This Strawberry Lassi Recipe is bursting with the flavor of fresh, sweet strawberries! It is a creamy, refreshing and fruity twist on the classic Indian lassi.
If you are looking for easy ways to use fresh strawberries, try my chocolate-covered strawberry overnight oats or the strawberry kulfi recipe.
A Quick Look at the Recipe
✅ Recipe Name: Strawberry Lassi Recipe
🕒 Ready In: ~5 minutes
👪 Serves: 2 servings
🧑🍳 Main Ingredients: Fresh strawberry, yogurt, ground cardamom and sugar
📖 Dietary Info: Vegetarian
📌 Difficulty: Easy, no cooking or baking
Why you’ll love this strawberry lassi?
This strawberry lassi is a fresh, fruity twist on the classic mango lassi—made with juicy strawberries instead of mango for a bright, refreshing flavor.
Think of it as a creamy strawberry yogurt smoothie, but elevated with a subtle hint of cardamom that adds an authentic Indian touch. It’s cool, lightly sweet, and incredibly satisfying—perfect for warm days or whenever you’re craving something refreshing and nourishing.
- maria doss
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Ingredients you'll need
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- Strawberry - Select sweet, ripe strawberries that are red all the way through. If you are looking for more ways to use extra strawberries, try this strawberry kulfi or strawberry muffins recipe.
- Yogurt - I opted for Greek-style yogurt for its thicker, creamier consistency in the strawberry lassi. Alternatively, plain or homemade yogurt can be used.
- Milk - Opt for whole or skim milk; however, I suggest avoiding fat-free milk.
- Sugar - Traditionally, Indian lassi recipes are sweetened with white sugar, but you can also use honey or maple syrup.
- Cardamom - While ground cardamom is optional, it adds an authentic taste to the strawberry lassi.
Looking for ways to use the leftover ground cardamom? Find unique ideas in the round up post cardamom recipes.
Tips for Success
- Best blenders – A high speed blender like Vitamix or NutriBullet is great for smoothies.
- Sweeten to taste – Adjust sugar depending on your taste and sweetness of the berries used. Make sure that your fruit is super ripe for some natural sweetness.
- Sugar - Honey, jaggery, maple syrup or agave can be used instead of plain sugar. Stick with white sugar for a more authentic tasting strawberry lassi.
- Use sweet ripe strawberries - They will give the best tasting drink.
- Make it vegan - Use almond milk yogurt and skip regular milk to make it vegan.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Using unripe strawberries - This can make your lassi taste sour and lack the natural sweetness that gives the drink its bright, refreshing flavor. Always choose ripe, deep-red berries that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch. If using frozen strawberries, consider adding a little extra sweetener to balance the flavor.
2. Adding too much liquid - Too much milk or water can make your lassi thin and watery, losing that creamy, luxurious texture. Start with small amounts of liquid and blend gradually, adding more only if needed to reach the desired consistency. Thick lassi should coat the back of a spoon!
3. Taste and Adjust - Ripe strawberries vary in sweetness, and yogurt adds tang that can sometimes overpower the drink. Always taste as you blend and adjust with sugar, more strawberries, milk or yogurt. A pinch of salt can also help enhance the natural flavors without making it overtly sweet.
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Strawberry Lassi Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or use plain yogurt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar depending on the sweetness of the strawberry
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Variations
While you can enjoy strawberry lassi without any added flavorings, incorporating a touch of these ideas can elevate the drink, giving it an exotic taste:
- Vanilla extract
- Rose water
- A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Saffron
- Kewra water
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How to make strawberry lassi?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
🍓 Looking for more strawberry recipes? Try the strawberry yogurt cake or strawberry and cream bites.
Serving Suggestions
Pour strawberry lassi into a tall glass and serve for breakfast or with Indian meals. If you like to make it pretty, the garnish with chopped pistachios, sliced almonds, fresh mint leaves, chopped or whole strawberries or fresh cream. It makes an ideal healthy after school snack for kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally, lassi is a yogurt-based drink, so without yogurt, it wouldn’t technically be considered a true lassi. That said, you can still make a similar refreshing drink by using alternatives like coconut yogurt or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free version—it will have a slightly different taste and texture, but can still be delicious!
Look for strawberries that are bright red and evenly colored—the deeper the color, the sweeter they tend to be. They should have a natural shine, feel firm (not mushy), and be free from bruises or dull spots. Check the tops too: fresh, vibrant green leaves are a good sign of freshness, and avoid berries with white or pale areas near the stem, as they may be underripe and less flavorful.
Refrigerate strawberry lassi in sealed jars; it will stay fresh for up to two days. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays or popsicle molds to enjoy as a refreshing frozen treat later.
Yes, frozen strawberries work well and are a great option when fresh berries aren’t in season. Just keep in mind they can be slightly less sweet and flavorful than peak-season fresh strawberries, so you may want to adjust the sweetness to taste.
For the best flavor, I prefer using fresh, ripe strawberries, especially in spring when they’re naturally sweet and juicy—but frozen will still give you a delicious, creamy lassi!
If your lassi tastes too sour, it’s usually because the yogurt is very tangy, the strawberries aren’t sweet enough, or the balance of ingredients is off. Older or naturally tangy yogurts can make the drink sharper, while underripe strawberries add less sweetness. Too much yogurt relative to fruit or liquid can also make the tang overpowering. To fix it, use fresh, mild yogurt and ripe, sweet strawberries, adjust the sweetness with sugar, honey, or maple syrup, and add a splash of milk if needed.
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Do you have any summer drink recipes?
Maria Doss
Sure - Mango lemonade, Orange Smoothie, Mango Milk, Pina Colada Smoothie or Iced Coffee - Maria