We have the Punjabi cuisine to thank for all the rich and sumptuous dishes we all love so much. But, it’s not just butter chicken or dal dhaba or Amritsari cholle that Punjabis take pride in, lassi is another treasure that they have gladly shared with us all. The simple curd and water drink is one of the most refreshing and hydrating drinks of all times. Spiced or sweetened, lassi wins us over every time we down a glass of it.

You can experiment and make lassi in so many flavours – mint lassi, mango lassi, rose lassi and so on. Here’s another sweet lassi to add to the list – chocolate lassi! Are you slurping already?

There’s no way chocolate lassi won’t pique your curiosity and motivate you to try this unique dessert-cum-drink. For people who love the flavour of chocolate but find it weighing down their tummy, this chocolate drink is just perfect. Also, the kids will be tempted enough to drink lassi that you keep forcing them to have. Having a glass of lassi every day is good for your digestion plus it hydrates and keeps you feeling full for a long time. Making chocolate lassi is as easy as making all other kinds of lassi. The sweetness of chocolate coupled with the sourness of curd makes for a superb drink to quench your thirst with.

(Also Read: 5 Best Lassi Recipes – The Ultimate Summer Cooler from Punjab)

^{Lassi made with curd and water is extremely hydrating.} 

Chocolate Lassi Recipe –

Serving – 2

Ingredients –

2 cups curd

2-3 cups water

2 tbsp cocoa powder (chocolate powder)

4 tbsp sugar (or as per your taste preference)

2 tbsp grated chocolate of your choice

Method –

Step 1 – Grind the sugar thoroughly to make fine powdered sugar.

Step 2 – Blend together curd, powdered sugar, water and cocoa powder.

Step 3 – Pour the chocolate lassi in glasses and garnish with chocolate shaving and some more cocoa powder.

There’s no way the kids will refuse this lassi brimming with their favourite chocolate flavour. You can also use chocolate syrup in addition to cocoa powder for extra chocolatey drink. To make it sugar-free, you can skip adding sugar or replace it with honey or jaggery. Enjoy this luscious and delicious lassi. Caution – You’ll have to make it over and over again.