The rising temperature has led to an increase in sales of ‘Lassi’ as it is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink of the subcontinent which is made by blending yogurt with water and spices.
A report aired by a private news channel said, Lassi is probably one of the most popular and loved cold beverages during the hot summers.
Lassi was originally salty and the sweet version was developed in the urban areas. Many areas in rural Punjab still have salted lassi.
“Salted lassi is a traditional Punjabi drink but it is popular across the country. There are many flavours of the drink in Punjab including paira lassi, barfi lassi and now fruit flavored lassi as people have started adding mangoes and strawberries to the drink,” said the owner of a milk and lassi shop.
“People want sweet lassi and a kulcha or paratha stuffed with chicken or mince for breakfast. Many people have salted lassi with all three meals during the summers,” he added.
A customer Usman Ikram said that lassi was rich enough to substitute a meal.
The modern version of lassi includes many fruits like mango lassi, strawberry lassi but they are like smoothies. They either don’t have the effects of lassi but enjoyable, another citizen mentioned.
According to nutrition Huma Usman said, Lassi is a healthy summer beverage for human digestive system. As it is prepared from yogurt, it helps soothe the digestive tract, promote digestive enzymes and aids in digestion.
Lassi being rich in nutrients works as a probiotic and helps to reduce cholesterol and boosts the intestines to absorb nutrients easily, improving metabolism, she added.
