Caramelised Banana Lassi

Ingredients

• 2 bananas (Sliced lengthways)
• 20 g butter
• 40 g honey (Use 40–50 g depending on desired sweetness)
• cinnamon (A sprinkle)
• 120 g Greek yogurt
• 200 ml whole milk (Plus a splash of warm milk for soaking saffron, if using)
• saffron strands (Optional; soak in a splash of warm milk)
• ice (For serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Warm the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the honey, then sprinkle in the cinnamon.

2. 2

   Place the bananas cut-side down in the pan. Fry for 5–7 minutes, then flip and fry for another 3 minutes, until the bananas are golden brown and sticky.

3. 3

   Transfer the caramelised bananas to a blender and let them cool for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the Greek yogurt and whole milk to the blender. If using saffron, add the saffron along with its soaking milk. Blend until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the lassi over ice and serve.

Notes

The source describes this as a five-ingredient recipe but lists six main ingredients, plus optional saffron and serving ice. Honey may be adjusted between 40 and 50 g to taste.

Nutrition per serving

• drink
• lassi
• South Asian
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• cold
• blended
• quick