Sweet and creamy, this roasted Peach Lassi is a refreshing twist on the classic Indian drink! Made with juicy, ripe summer peaches and rich and creamy yogurt, this iced drink is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.
If you love cool and refreshing drinks, you'll want to try my Hibiscus Iced Tea, Mexican Horchata, and Coconut Lemongrass Tea.
I wait all year for peach season! There's nothing quite like that first bite of a fresh, juicy peach. And recently, I discovered a new way to enjoy summer's best fruit: peach lassi. This easy recipe blends roasted peaches with creamy yogurt, a touch of cardamom, and a drizzle of honey for a drink that's both refreshing and comforting.
This peach lassi is the perfect complement to my Indian curries, like my Butter Chicken and Rice or my Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe.
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❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Use Up Summer Peaches - If you're like me and buy a big box of peaches every summer, then you may have a plethora of the sweet fruit to use up! This is a super easy way to put some of those peaches to good use.
- Quick and Easy - Just roast the peaches, blend everything together, and sip! It's a quick and easy recipe to enjoy a refreshing drink.
- Naturally Gluten-Free - No gluten in this recipe, so it's friendly for gluten-free folks!
🛒 Ingredients
- Fresh peaches: Juicy and sweet! They are the perfect fruit to use in a lassi.
- Greek yogurt: Adds a creamy texture and tangy flavor.
- Cardamom: Brings a warm, aromatic flavor.
- Honey: Naturally sweetens without overpowering the peach flavor.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🔄 Substitutions & Variations
- Greek yogurt: Regular full-fat yogurt can also be used.
- Milk: If you don't want your lassi to be as rich and creamy, you can swap the milk for water for a lighter version.
- Honey: Honey can also be replaced with an equal amount of agave or granulated sugar.
🍑 How to Make Peach Lassi
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place peach halves cut-side up on a small baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush the peaches lightly with melted butter. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the peaches are soft, juicy, and slightly caramelized. Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2: In a blender, add roasted peaches (with skins), yogurt, milk, honey, cardamom, and a small pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
Step 3: Taste and adjust sweetness. Pour the drink over ice into two chilled glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios and a peach slice. Enjoy!
🌟Expert Tips
- Choose ripe peaches: The sweeter and juicier the fruit, the better your lassi will taste! In the U.S. peak peach season is typically from July to August (or as early as May and late as September, depending on the region you live in), so I'd wait to make this recipe until then!
- Don't skip roasting: Roasting the peaches deepens the flavor and gives them almost a caramel-like sweetness.
- Chill before serving: For the most refreshing drink, use cold yogurt and serve the drink over ice.
- Adjust sweetness to taste: Peach varieties vary in sweetness, so start with less honey and add more if needed.
💭 FAQs (storage, serving, etc.)
Yes! If you're dying to make this peach lassi, you can definitely make it in the "off-season" by using canned (in juice, not syrup) or thawed frozen peaches. You can skip the roasting step since canned/frozen peaches probably won't roast as well. But the drink will still taste amazing!
Not necessarily! You can definitely make this lassi using fresh peaches for a lighter, peachy flavor. Roasting just adds a richer, caramelized taste.
It's best enjoyed fresh, but you can store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Stir or shake before serving, as the drink may separate.
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📋 Recipe
Peach Mango Salsa
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango chopped
- 1 large ripe peach chopped
- 1 medium-sized ripe tomato chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño finely diced
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- lime juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently mix together the mango, peach, tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.Squeeze in lime juice, add salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes to give the flavors time to meld. Serve!
Notes
- Prep: For the peaches, peeling is completely optional. If the skin doesn't bother you, you can leave it on. In fact, the skin has more nutrients anyways!
- Storage: The salsa will stay fresh for about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Keep in mind that the fruit will release juice as it sits, so give it a quick stir before serving.
Ashley Amundsen says
This recipe is such a fun and easy way to enjoy fresh, summer peaches! Roasting the peaches adds the perfect touch of caramelized flavor too. If you love peaches, you will love this recipe!