Padma Lakshmi's Lassi Yogurt Ice Pops Are the Perfect Treat for Diwali

Kelli Acciardo
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In celebration of Diwali, DAH! Brand Partner, Board Member and Culinary Expert Padma Lakshmi created this easy recipe for Lassi Yogurt Ice Pops with DAH! India-Inspired Yogurt for the festive holiday.

This ice pop recipe is based on Malai Kulfi, the traditional Indian dessert spiced with saffron and cardamom and studded with pistachios. Padma’ version of the ice pops feature the Vanilla with Cardamom Lassi flavor, but this probiotic-rich, drinkable yogurt is also available in Plain, Strawberry with Mint and Alphonso Mango Lassi. These treats are so easy to make and are the ideal sweet to have on hand for kids and friends during Diwali.

Related: 19 Delicious Diwali Recipes for a Colorful, Bright and Festive Season

What Is Diwali?

Diwali (Deepavali or Divali) is also known as the Festival of Lights. The festival is one of the most important festivals within the Hindu religion. It generally lasts five days, and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika. Diwali, The Festival of Lights, plus joy, prosperity and happiness, is being celebrated this week, which kicks off this year on November 12, 2023

Related: What Is Diwali? Everything To Know About India's Festival of Lights

Ingredients You Need for Padma Lakshmi's Easy Lassi Yogurt Ice Pops

  • (1) 32-oz bottle of DAH! Vanilla with Cardamom Lassi

  • A pinch of saffron threads

  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted. Optional: swap for another nut of your choice, such as cashews, almonds, or hazelnuts.

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped strawberries. Optional: swap for another berry of your choice, such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

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Equipment You Need for Padma Lakshmi's Easy Lassi Yogurt Ice Pops

  • Popsicle molds (Padma used a popsicle mold with (10) 3-oz wells)

  • Mortar & pestle or molcajete

Related: 25 Vegetarian South Indian Dishes You Need to Try Once

How to Make Padma Lakshmi's Lassi Pops

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Pro tip: To get fancy, layered pops are also an option! Just fill the wells halfway, let them freeze overnight, then add more fruit, nuts, and DAH! Lassi before freezing again.

Happy Diwali!

Lassi Yogurt Ice Pops Recipe

Ingredients

    • (1) 32-oz bottle of DAH! Vanilla with Cardamom Lassi

    • A pinch of saffron threads

    • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, unsalted. Optional: swap for another nut of your choice, such as cashews, almonds, or hazelnuts. 

    • 3/4 cup finely chopped strawberries. Optional: swap for another berry of your choice, such as blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

  1. Gently grind the saffron threads in a small mortar and pestle. Pour the saffron powder into the lassi bottle and shake to combine. The lassi will take on a beautiful pale yellow hue.

  2. In a large mortar and pestle or molcajete, coarsely crush the pistachios into small pieces (you could also coarsely chop the pistachios on a cutting board).

  3. Using a small espresso spoon, add crushed pistachios to each well of your popsicle mold and repeat with the chopped strawberries.

  4. Slowly pour the lassi into each well, place the popsicle sticks in each center, and transfer to the freezer. Let it freeze overnight.

  5. Enjoy the next day: If you find the popsicles won’t release directly from the mold, you can run the mold under hot water for a few seconds to loosen it from the well.