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