Lassi (Indian Yogurt Drink)
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt
- 3 tablespoons cream (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)
- 1/2 - 1 cup fruit, of your choice chopped
- 5 -6 tablespoons sugar
- 9 -10 ice cubes
- 1.Place all ingredients except the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth.
- 2.One by one, add the ice cubes and blend further until they are broken down into a slush.
- 3.Serve in a tall, cold glass on a hot, hot day.
- Variations.
- Plain Lassi: eliminate the sugar, fruit and rosewater. Substitute a pinch of salt and some toasted cumin seeds.
- Bhang Lassi: a traditional lassi with cannabis extract and ground almonds. Used in the religious festival of Holi.
- Good fruit choices are mangoes, papayas, strawberries and melons. Or try using lemon or lime juice. You can use anything you like really.
- Add a pinch of ground cardamom, a few strands of saffron or some chopped mint if you like.
yogurt, cream, water, fruit, sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lassi-indian-yogurt-drink-483000 (may not work)