KCB 13.7: Yogurt Smoothie (Lassi)
Yogurt Smoothie (Lassi)
India's yogurt-based smoothie drinks, called lassi, are world famous. Rejuvenating one's strength and cooling the head and stomach, they're ideal for counteracting the heat of a midsummer's day.
Rose Lassi
In this version of lassi, popular throughout India, the smoothness of sweetened yogurt is offset with a splash of rosewater.
• PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) homemade or plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) caster sugar or equivalent sweetener
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) rosewater
• 3/4 cup (185 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes, cracked
• A few fragrant rose petals for garnish (optional)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) caster sugar or equivalent sweetener
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) rosewater
• 3/4 cup (185 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) ice cubes, cracked
• A few fragrant rose petals for garnish (optional)
1. Blend the yogurt, sugar, rosewater, and iced water in a blender or food processor for 2 minutes. Add the ice and process for another 2 minutes. Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with rose petals.
Cumin Lassi
With the subtle flavour of dry-roasted cumin seeds and a hint of lemon or lime juice, this is, along-side sweet lassi, India's favourite summertime drink.
• PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• 3 cups (750 ml) plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons (40 ml) lemon or lime juice
• 1/3 cup (85 ml) iced water
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
• 8 ice cubes
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) coarsely ground dry-roasted cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons (40 ml) lemon or lime juice
• 1/3 cup (85 ml) iced water
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) salt
• 8 ice cubes
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) coarsely ground dry-roasted cumin seeds
1. Blend the yogurt, citrus juice, iced water, and salt in a food processor or blender for 2 minutes. Add the ice cubes and most of the cumin and blend for another minute.
2. Pour the lassi into frosted glasses and garnish with the reserved cumin. Serve immediately.
Fruit Lassis are a popular Western innovation. Here are two great varieties.
Strawberry Lassi
Choose fresh, ripe, sweet strawberries for this recipe. Any ripe berries can be substituted for the straw berries.
• PREPARATION AND CHILLING TIME: 1/2 hour
• YIELD: Enough for 6 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 6 persons
• 2 cups (500 ml) fresh strawberries
• 2/3 cup (165 ml) sugar or honey
• 3 cups (750 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) crushed ice
• 2/3 cup (165 ml) sugar or honey
• 3 cups (750 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) crushed ice
1. Blend the strawberries and sweetener in a food processor or blender. Transfer the puree to a bowl. Freeze for 20 minutes.
2. Blend the yogurt, water, and ice in a blender and add the chilled strawberry pulp. Blend until frothy and serve in chilled glasses.
Mango Lassi
Mango is sometimes called "the king of fruits". There are dozens of varieties of mango. Select ripe, sweet fruits for this thick and rich mango nectar drink.
• PREPARATION AND CHILLING TIME: 30 minutes
• YIELD: Enough for 6 to 8 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 6 to 8 persons
• 2 cups (500 ml) diced fresh mango pulp (about 4-5 small mangoes)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or vanilla sugar
• 3 cups (750 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 cup (250 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) crushed ice
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or vanilla sugar
• 3 cups (750 ml) plain yogurt
• 1 cup (250 ml) iced water
• 1 cup (250 ml) crushed ice
1. Blend the mango, orange juice, and sweetener in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a bowl and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
2. Blend the yogurt, water, and ice in the blender and add the chilled mango pulp. Blend until frothy and serve in chilled glasses.
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