Bhang lassi packs quite a bang just as the name suggests! The process of making bhang lassi involves quite an amount of cannabis. The twist in making this potent drink is that it involves a mixture of cannabis and genuine lassi. This blend of bhang lassi is guaranteed to get you higher than a kite and definitely happier than a lark! Marijuana is known as bhang in India, and it has been in circulation for thousands of years.
In India, the culinary experts have found some very creative uses for this plant, and the bhang lassi drink is just one of the more delicious uses of the plant. Bhang lassi is prepared in much the same way as milkshakes. It is served at some cultural celebrations, like the festival of colors called Holi, and the festival held in honor of the Hindu god, Shiva, also known as Maha Shivaratri. Bhang lassi is used during Maha Shivaratri as a one of the spiritual pathways to the god. Beat the summer heat by packing your favorite Lassi in an insulated flask and enjoy the chilled lassi on the go!
Health Benefits
Marijuana or cannabis is a safer alternative to other addictions like alcohol and drugs. Some researches suggest that marijuana helps depression. As per studies, marijuana supposedly helps people with lung cancer and also regulates seizures. When in doubt, it is best to consult your physician before you consume this bhang lassi.
Ingredients
water: 1 cup
cannabis: 1/2 oz
warm whole milk: 2 cups
almond--chopped: 1tbsp
grenadine for topping: 1/2 tsp
coconut milk: 1 tbsp
Sugar: 1/2 cup
ground ginger: 1/8 tsp
pinch of garam masala
How To Make Bhaang Lassi
- Boil water in a small kettle or a vessel. Sprinkle cannabis on it.
- Brew the mixture for up to 10 minutes. Strain water into a saucepan.
- Grind the cannabis with a pestle or mortar. Add about 2 tbsp. of the milk to it and grind together until it has become a paste.
- Strain out some of the milk into the saucepan with the water. Keep the mixture aside.
- Add almonds to the cannabis and grind everything together. Sprinkle some more milk on the mixture. Do this repeatedly for a few minutes, straining the milk into the pan.
- Strain this mixture even more with a sieve. This way, you will get rid of the excess plant material.
- Add the grenadine, coconut milk, and any remaining milk to the pan. Add sugar, ginger, and some garam masala. Let it boil, stirring continuously. Cool slightly.
- Place mixture in the fridge to cool off for a couple of hours.
- Serve your bhang lassi in a tumbler glass.
Trivia
- George Washington cultivated marijuana.
- Did you know, Bob Marley was buried with a bud of marijuana along with his guitar and the Bible?