Piyush

This is a very popular Maharashtrian drink. With a couple of added ingredients yogurt can be transformed into a refreshing drink. You can also call it lassi with a twist. Try it to believe it.

Ingredients:

Piyush

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 4 People

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 500 Gm Plain Yogurt
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Lemon
• 1/4th Tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1/4th Tsp Nutmeg
• A Generous Pinch Of Saffron

Method

 

1. In a mixing bowl take yogurt.
   
2. Mix juice of one lemon.
3. Add water and sugar to it.
   
4. With a whisk dissolve the sugar into yogurt and water.
   
5. In a microwavable bowl take about 1 tbsp of water and mix saffron in it. Microwave it for about 10 seconds.
   
6. Add the saffron to the sweet yogurt.
   
7. Add cardamom and nutmeg powder.
   

Notes

I have used store bought yogurt. Make the piyush a few hours ahead of serving and keep it in the refrigerator. It tastes good when served chilled.