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Lassi

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A Lassi is a popular traditional Indian yogurt drink made from yogurt, blended with spices, fruits or sugar.

Ingredients

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Lassi

2 cups plain yogurt 4 cups ice cold water 8 ice cubes 4 tablespoons honey 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Salty Lassi

1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup plain yogurt + yogurt for garnish 1 cup chilled milk 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ice cubes

Papaya Lassi (Papita Lassi)

1 cup ripe papaya, diced and mashed well 1 cup plain yogurt 2 cups chilled water 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Few sprigs peppermint Ice cubes

Sweet Papaya Lassi

1 cup ripe papaya, diced and mashed well 1 cup plain yogurt 2 cups chilled water 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Rose water Few sprigs peppermint Ice cubes

Mango Lassi

1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup mango pulp (fresh or canned) 1 cup crushed ice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (use sugar substitute if desired)

Strawberry Lassi

1 pound fresh strawberries, trimmed and halved (3 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup granulated sugar Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 cups plain yogurt (whole milk or low fat) 1 cup ice cubes

Banana Lassi

2 over-ripe bananas, broken into chunks 1 1/4 cups thick plain yogurt 1/3 cup milk, or more to taste 2 ice cubes 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Lassi

Yield: 6 servings

  1. In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, water and honey.
  2. Pour yogurt mixture into a blender.
  3. Add ice cubes, vanilla extract, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Blend until thick.
  4. Pour into tall glasses and serve chilled.

Salty Lassi

Yield: 4 servings

  1. Dry-roast cumin seeds by cooking them over low heat in a small pan until you can smell the seasoning, about 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, then grind.
  2. In blender, blend cumin seed powder with 1 cup yogurt, milk, lemon juice, salt and ice cubes.
  3. Divide among glasses and top each serving with a dollop of yogurt for garnish.
  4. Serve chilled.

Papaya Lassi (Papita Lassi)

Yield: 6 servings

  1. Beat or blend yogurt, then add water and beat or blend again.
  2. Add mashed papaya with all the seasonings. Beat or blend again.
  3. Pour into individual glasses.
  4. Garnish with mint and serve cold.

Sweet Papaya Lassi

Yield: 6 servings

  1. Beat or blend yogurt, then add water and beat or blend again.
  2. Add mashed papaya, sugar and rose water. Beat or blend again.
  3. Pour into individual glasses.
  4. Garnish with mint and serve cold.

Mango Lassi

Yield: about 4 servings

  1. Blend all ingredients in blender and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Serve chilled.

Strawberry Lassi

Yield: 5 servings

  1. Puree strawberries with sugar, cardamom and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth.
  2. Add yogurt and ice, then puree until smooth again.

Banana Lassi

Yield: 3 servings

  1. Blend bananas, yogurt, milk, ice cubes, and sugar together in a blender until smooth.
  2. Serve chilled.

Notes

Fat-free plain yogurt can be used for making low-fat drinks.

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