Rose Lassi

 

           A great way to beat the summer heat is to prepare this yummy salty Rose Lassi with some fresh rose petals and enjoy it. I have used rose water, saffron and cardamom powder to flavour the drink. Be sure to prepare in large quantities and keep them refrigerated. It can be had in between meals also. 

            So whip up this amazing chilled Lassi and serve them in individual glasses, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. Go ahead and give it a try by checking out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this soothing and refreshing drink.

 

            This Lassi is just perfect during summer to beat the scorching heat. I have not added any sugar as it is a salty version. You may add if you wish. I flavored it with cardamom powder, saffron and rose water. You may try with Gulkand, rose syrup or any other flavor of your choice. Serve it chilled or with some ice cubes for a refreshing experience.

               So a great combination of some fresh rose petals and yoghurt makes for this yummy lassi. Apart from the garnishes I have used, you can add any of your choice and you are ready to savor it. 

• 1 cup yoghurt
• 1/3 cup water
• pinch of salt
• 5-6 fresh rose petals
• 1/2 tsp. rose water
• pinch of cardamom powder
• pinch of saffron
• 1 tsp. chopped mixed nuts

           Blend together yoghurt, water, rose petals, pinch of salt, cardamom powder, saffron and rose water to a smooth puree. 

            Pour into individual glasses and refrigerate for a minimum of an hour. Serve chilled, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. 

                         Blend yoghurt, rose petals, pinch of salt, cardamom powder, saffron, 

                                  water and rose water to a smooth puree. 

                        Pour into individual glasses & refrigerate for a minimum of an hour. 

                            Serve chilled, garnished with mixed nuts, saffron and rose petals. 

Gulland (Rose Petals Preserve)

          Gulkand (Rose petals jam/ preserve) comes handy when you have to add some flavor to your sweet dishes. So make this instant version at home and store in an airtight container for later use. 

          Add to your lassi, halwa, shrikhand, kulfi. phirni, kheer, smoothie, pudding, ice cream, etc. and take them to another level. Gulkand has many health benefits and is also treated as a medicine to treat various ailments.

• 3 cups rose petals
• 1 cup sugar
• 1-2 tbsp. honey
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder

          Rinse the petals and let it dry. Transfer it to pan along with the sugar. Stir on a medium flame till the sugar melts. Add the honey and cardamom powder.

          Continue to simmer by stirring continuously till the moisture is absorbed. Switch off the flame and let it cool down, before storing in a clean jar for later use. 

                        Rinse the petals and let it dry. 

                     Transfer it to pan along with sugar. Stir on a med. flame till sugar melts. 
                     Add honey & cardamom powder. Simmer by stirring continuously till 
                     moisture is absorbed. Switch off flame and let it cool down, before storing
                     in a clean jar for later use. 

Gulkand Phirni (Rose Flavoured Rice Pudding)

         Phirni is a traditional Indian sweet / pudding  made of ground rice paste / flour in a thick milk based creamy dessert. But how about some Gulkand Phirni? It is absolutely an easy and at the same time a yummy dessert full of flavour. Do try it. 

          It goes well as an after-meal treat. I like having mine with pooris / parathas. It's divine. Serve them chilled preferably in small earthen bowls for an authentic touch. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 3 & 1/2 cups milk
• 3 tbsp. rice flour
• pinch of salt 
• 2-3 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. gulkand
• 1/2 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 1-2 tbsp. raisins / chopped mixed nuts
• a pinch of saffron soaked in 1 tbsp. milk
• few rose petals, pinch of cardamom powder & few chopped nuts to garnish

          Bring the milk to a boil. Add the rice flour gently, simultaneously stirring the milk with a whisk.

          Add in the gulkand, chopped nuts, sugar, salt and cardamom powder one after the other. Keep stirring on a medium flame till it becomes slightly thick.

          When done, add in the rose water and transfer to a serving bowl or individual bowls. Garnish with the saffron milk, chopped nuts, cardamom powder and rose petals. Chill to serve.

                                Bring milk to a boil. 

                                Add rice flour gently, 

                                 simultaneously stirring the milk with a whisk.

                                Add gulkand,

                                raisins,

                                 cardamom powder,

                                sugar, salt....

                   Simmer, stirring on a medium flame till thick. When done, add rose water.

                 Garnish with saffron milk, chopped nuts, cardamom powder & rose petals. 
                 Chill to serve.

Chia Gulkand Pudding

          Chia seeds are a powerhouse of calcium , protein, fibre, healthy fats, antioxidants, etc. Easy and delicious desserts can be made out of it without any extra effort. You can also add any of your favourite fruit too. It turns out into an amazing dessert in no time. Incorporate with milk and gulkand for a rose flavour pudding. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp. gulkand
• powdered sugar to taste
• 2-3 tbsp. chia seeds soaked in 1 cup water overnight
• 1 tsp. rose water 
• 1 tbsp. raisins
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• few chopped nuts to garnish
• 1 tsp. finely sliced rose petals to garnish

          Bring the milk to a boil. Add the gulkand and raisins. Simmer on a medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Check for sweetness and add any if required. (I added only 2 tbsp. sugar).

          Switch off the flame and add the rose water, cardamom powder and the soaked chia seeds. Mix everything well and keep aside to cool down. 

          Garnish with chopped nuts and rose petals. Chill to serve.

                                 Soak chia seeds in water overnight.

                                Bring milk to a boil. Add gulkand 

                               & raisins. Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Check for sweetness.

                              Switch off the flame & add rose water, cardamom powder & 

                                 soaked chia seeds. Mix well & keep aside to cool down. 

                                  Garnish with chopped nuts & rose petals. Chill to serve.

Gulkand Lassi (Rose Petals Preserve Smoothie)

          A great combination of Gulkand (rose petals preserve) and yoghurt makes for a delicious and refreshing drink. Garnish with some chopped nuts, saffron and rose petals. Serve in individual glasses and have this flavored lassi chilled or with some extra ice cubes. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 2 cups yoghurt
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 milk pedas, crumbled / 2-3 tbsp. khoya
• 2 tbsp. Gulkand (rose petals preserve)
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp. rose water
• sugar to taste (only if required)
• few rose petals to garnish
• pinch of saffron to garnish
• some chopped mixed nuts to garnish

          Blend together Gulkand with the rose water. In a mixi jar, add the yoghurt, Gulkand, crumbled Pedas / khoya, water and cardamom powder. Sugar can be added if required.

          Blend into a smooth puree. Pour into individual glasses and garnish with the chopped nuts, saffron and rose petals. Serve chilled and enjoy this cool, refreshing and flavored lassi.

                                 Milk pedas...

In a mixie jar, add yoghurt, gulkand, crumbled pedas, water & cardamom 

                    powder. Sugar can be added if required.

Blend into a smooth puree. 

         Pour into glasses & garnish with chopped nuts, saffron & rose petals.