Creamy Coconut Lassi

If you love coconut desserts, you'll adore this. Coconut lassi is a thick, 'chewy' drink thanks to shredded coconut. In South India, where coconut is a staple, this refresher balances the yogurt's tartness with sweet, fatty coconut notes.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Glasses

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1

Place yogurt, coconut milk, sugar, and shredded coconut in blender.

Tip: Shake the coconut milk can well before opening.
2

Blend on high for at least 1 minute.

Tip: Long blending hydrates the coconut shreds.
3

Add rose water and ice. Crush with ice for a few seconds.

Tip: Ice stabilizes the emulsion.
4

Serve topped with extra coconut.

Tip: Can be eaten as a spoonable dessert too.

Recipe FAQ

Coconut is too gritty.
Use finely ground coconut flour or soak shreds in hot water for 10 minutes before blending.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 2/3 cup Thick Coconut Milk (canned)
  • 2 tbsp Shredded Coconut
  • 2 tbsp Sugar or Honey
  • 1 tsp Rose Water (optional)
  • 6 pcs Ice Cubes