Sweet Yogurt Lassi Drinks

Makes 1-2 servings
Gluten-free & Vegetarian

Lassi is a traditional beverage made by blending buttermilk or yogurt and water or other fruits, juices and spices until frothy. It is enjoyed chilled, as either sweet or salty hot-weather refreshment. It’s also consumed to cool the palate when eating spicy foods.

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup Yogurt
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

RECIPE

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Enjoy in a tall, chilled glass

Mango Lassi

Makes 1 serving
Gluten-free & Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS

1 cup buttermilk or Yogurt
½ cup mango pulp
¼ teaspoon ground green cardamom seeds,
optional
½ pinch saffron (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup ice cubes

RECIPE

Combine the buttermilk or yogurt, mango pulp, ground cardamom—if using, saffron, and sugar and blend well.
Enjoy in a tall glass with crushed ice or ice cubes and sprinkled with ground cardamom if desired.

Pistachio Lassi

Makes 1 serving
Gluten-free & Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups buttermilk
5 or 6 unsalted pistachios
1½ teaspoons sugar, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground green cardamom seeds,
optional
1 cup crushed ice

RECIPE

Combine the pistachios and buttermilk in a blender and process until the pistachios are crushed in the liquid.
Add the sugar, cardamom and ice. C Blend for another 30 seconds—until the liquid is light and frothy.
Enjoy in a cold, frosted glass.

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