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    Home » Beverages » Summer Special Beverages » Spicy Savory Tamarind Lassi

    Spicy Savory Tamarind Lassi

    Posted on April 12, 2023 · Last Updated on April 12, 2023 · By Srividhya G · 22 Comments

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    Delicious and tangy tamarind lassi recipe! This spicy, savory tamarind lassi is prepared with yogurt and spiced with chaat masalas, tamarind, and paprika.

    spicy lassi served in two glasses placed on golden tray
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    • Savory or Sweet Lassi?
    • Quick savory lassi
    • Ingredients required
    • How to make spicy & savory tamarind lassi 
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    Savory or Sweet Lassi?

    As much as I love sweet lassi, I love salty and spicy lassi and buttermilk. 

    We love lassi with our paratha brunch, and I always prefer salt lassi. 

    Spicy tamarind lassi is one such tangy and spicy lassi flavored with chaat masalas. You can call this lassi namkeen lassi, masaledar lassi, or even chatpata lassi. Like every other lassi recipe, this is also quite easy to prepare.

    Quick savory lassi

    I first tried this lassi in one of the food stalls (DOSA stall, and they called spicy tamarind lassi, I believe) in SFO. I liked the flavor and was inspired by that; here is my take on the same. 

    If you are using tamarind paste, there isn’t any major prep work. Here is a great lassi that you can whip up easily, and it’s the perfect drink for breakfast or brunch, irrespective of the weather.

    Ingredients required

    Yogurt: We need thick yogurt for the lassi. I went with full-fat store-bought yogurt. You can also use Greek yogurt or homemade yogurt. As we are using chaat masalas, we prefer not-too-sour yogurt. 

    Spices – I included jal jeera masala, chaat masala, black salt, regular salt, paprika, and tamarind paste for this recipe. I love jal jeera masala, and it adds the kick and chaat flavor to any recipe, be it my Tandoori paneer or Sprite and Jal Jeera Refresher. Instead of jal jeera masala, you can add pani puri masala or substitute it with chaat masala if you don’t have both. 

    close up shot of spicy tamarind lassi

    Tamarind paste/extract – I went with homemade tamarind paste. (Tamarind paste is handy during busy mornings or when time is pressing.) But if you don’t have tamarind paste, all you need for this recipe is about 3 to 4 tbsps. of tamarind water. So here is what you can do,

    • Soak small gooseberry-sized tamarind in 1 cup of water for at least 20 minutes and extract the juice. Take 3 to 4 tbsps for this lassi and use the remaining for sambar or rasam. 
    • If you soak them in hot water, 10 to 15 minutes of soaking time is more than enough.

    Dried mint leaves – I used dried mint leaves for this recipe, and I always have the store-bought ones in stock, so I went with that. Also, when I prepare biryani or pulao, I opt for these dried ones if I don’t have fresh ones. You can also use fresh leaves for this lassi. Four to five fresh leaves are sufficient. 

    Summer is here, and it’s the perfect time to prepare dried mint leaves. Just wash and sundry them until they are crisp and completely dried up. Store them in an airtight container.

    Apart from these ingredients, we also need water. 

    How to make spicy & savory tamarind lassi 

    •  Add all the ingredients in a blender, including ¼ tsp of dried mint leaves, and blend until smooth and frothy.
    adding all the ingredients to the blender
    • That’s it. Tamarind Lassi is ready. :-)
    blended lassi

    Serve chilled with a dash of paprika and crushed mint leaves.

    Recipe notes

    • We liked this combination and proportion of masala and tamarind paste. But adjust the ingredients according to your preference.
    • Instead of paprika, you can use regular red chili powder or cayenne pepper.
    • If you use tamarind extract instead of paste, use ¼ cup of water.
    • Mint is completely optional, but it adds flavor to the lassi. Opt for fresh or dried based on your availability. 
    overhead shot of lassi served in two glasses

    More lassi recipes

    Enjoying this spicy tamarind lassi? You will love these, too:

    • Rose Lassi with Lychee | Lychee Lassi
    • Dates and Gulkand Lassi
    • Avocado Lassi | Avocado Yogurt Smoothie
    • Vegan Mango Lassi | 3 Ingredient Mango Lassi Recipe

    Have you made this recipe?

    If you’ve made this spicy, savory tamarind lassi recipe, please share your photos with me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter – I will be delighted to see your results!

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    Spicy & Savory Tamarind Lassi

    Delicious and tangy tamarind lassi recipe! This spicy, savory tamarind lassi is prepared with yogurt and spiced with chaat masalas, tamarind, and paprika.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 132kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Blender like Blendtec

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 tsp = 5ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1cup=240ml;

    • 1.5 cups yogurt I used full-fat.
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tsp tamarind paste
    • ½ tsp black salt
    • ¼ tsp regular salt
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp jal jeera masala
    • ½ tsp paprika plus ¼ tsp while serving
    • ½ tsp dried mint leaves crushed (divided)

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients in a blender, including ¼ tsp of dried mint leaves, and blend until smooth and frothy.
    • That’s it. Tamarind Lassi is ready. :-)
    • Serve chilled with a dash of paprika and crushed mint leaves.

    Notes

    • We liked this combination and proportion of masala and tamarind paste. But adjust the ingredients according to your preference.
    • Instead of paprika, you can use regular red chili powder or cayenne pepper.
    • If you use tamarind extract instead of paste, use ¼ cup of water.
    • Mint is completely optional, but it adds flavor to the lassi. Opt for fresh or dried based on your availability.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 1544mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 0.4mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Update notes: Earlier posted on 2016. Now updated with new pictures, recipe card with nutritional information.

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    Filed Under: Beverages, Summer Special Beverages Tagged With: chaat lassi, how to prepare homemade spicy tamarind lassi, Lassi Recipes, salt lassi, salty spicy tangy savory tamarind lassi, savory lassi, spicy tamarind lassi, summer drinks, summer special, summer specials, under 30 minutes

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    Comments

    1. Vaishali says

      April 13, 2023 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Very new lassi! Tamarind in lassi sounds so innovative, must be giving it a tarty flavour. Like the idea of mint and chaat masala too- something like pani puri water.
      Will definitely give it a try.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        April 20, 2023 at 5:58 pm

        Thanks Vaishali. :-)

        Reply
    2. Padma Veeranki / Masalakorb says

      August 04, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      I love lassi in any form…looks very delicious vidhya!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 08, 2016 at 11:16 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    3. CHCooks says

      August 04, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Super Sri.. never thought of adding tamarind in lassi :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 08, 2016 at 11:17 am

        :-) Its a wonderful combination. Please do try. Thanks

        Reply
    4. seenakoshy says

      August 04, 2016 at 5:04 am

      A perfect treat for the summer Srividhya..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 08, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Seena.

        Reply
    5. Anu Yalo says

      August 03, 2016 at 10:59 pm

      Good one!!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 08, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Thanks Anu.

        Reply
    6. kushigalu says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      chatpata lassi recipe. sounds refreshing and delicious!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        Thanks Kushi.

        Reply
    7. swathi says

      August 03, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Tamarind lassi looks delicious

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Swathi :-)

        Reply
    8. Aruna says

      August 03, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Ooooooooo….. Given that my favourite lassi is Nimmakaya Majiiga aka Lemon Chaas this is right up my alley. :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 9:42 pm

        oh wow.. waiting for your recipe.

        Reply
    9. Archana says

      August 03, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Sounds delicious!! Love tamarind and I bet this lassi must taste heavenly! Thank you

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        :-) Yes it was heavenly. Please do try. Thanks

        Reply
    10. healthyindiankitchen says

      August 03, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Looks refreshing. Will love to try this drink :)

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 2:51 pm

        Thanks..Please try it and let me know.

        Reply
    11. amrita says

      August 03, 2016 at 6:25 am

      I would love to try this…

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        August 03, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Please try it out Amrita. I bet you will love it for sure.

        Reply

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