Lassi

Lassi (Yogurt Drink)

Mango Lassi:

1 1/2 c. plain yogurt

1 c. chopped, ripe mango

3 T. sugar, or to taste

1/4 t. ground cardamom

8 ice cubes

Mix in Blender.

Spicy, Minty Lassi

1 1/4 c. plain yogurt

3 T. chopped cilantro

25-30 large mint leaves

2 @ fresh ginger, peeled & chopped

1-2  hot green chili, seeded and with veins stripped

1/3 t. salt, or to taste

1/4 t. ground roasted cumin seeds

8 ice cubes

Combine in electric blender.

Another variation:

Aam Lassi (Frosty Mango Milk Shake) 

1 c. diced fresh mango or 3/4 c. mango pulp

2 c. chilled orange juice

3-4 T.  clear honey or vanilla sugar

2 C. rich milk, chilled in the freezer for 15 minute

a few garden rose petals for garnish (optional)

Combine mango, orange juice, sweetener & process in food processor or blender.  Pour into a bowl and set in the freezer for 15 minutes.  Pour milk into processor and process until it expands in volume and becomes frothy.  Add the mango puree and process a minute, pour into chilled glasses.  Garnish with rose petals if desired and serve immediately.