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Eating Out in Delhi »
Yo Yoghurt: Lassi
With the mercury rising; a Kulhar full of
new-age lassi is your best bet.
Considered
a front runner among summer coolers in the searing heat, the humble
lassi has come of age in its new avatar. This modest thirst quencher
is no longer confined to the traditional curd base as the new-age
lassiwala are presenting the drink with innovative flavours.
The more popular ones being strawberry flavoured almond lassi, saffron
with almonds, banana, chikoo and the seasonal mango. Thought lassi
enthusiasts can be seen flockin the innumerable kiosks in the city,
the purists prefer the traditional frothy variant.
Says chef Bakshish Dean of The Park, "The equipment is very important
for a perfect concoction. In older days the clay vessels in which
the curd was set, were smoked lightly to add a hint of earthen aroma.
But these days people don't go for details."
Lassi Vs. Cola
It is interesting to note that the good old lassi has competition from the colas today.
Concurs chef Dean, "The colas are convenient and one need not worry about the hygiene standards."
But the trend is largely area specific. Anshuman Chawla of Amritsari Lassi Wala says, "Lassi is more in demans in areas like Chandni Chowk as compared to a posh locality like Greater Kailash II. People who prefer junk food generally go for cold drinks."
Where to get it:
Amritsari Lassi Wala,
295, Fatehpuri Chowk,
Old Delhi
Phone: 98410095621
Raj Lassi Wale,
642, Fatehpuri Chowk
Old Delhi
Phone: 9810321007
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