My Very Own Summer Yogurt Cooler Indian Lassi Food

MY VERY OWN SUMMER YOGURT COOLER (INDIAN LASSI)

Steps:

• Whisk/beat the the yogurt or curds with a wire whisk until smooth.
• Add the water slowly and continue to whisk until well combined.
• Add the seasonings, mix well, and pour into a tall glass to serve immediately.
• Alternately, you can double or triple this recipe and store it in the refrigerator, it'll keep for a day at least.
• Before serving, stir it once, as the seasonings tend to settle at the bottom.
• Enjoy!

LASSI (INDIAN YOGURT DRINK)

Steps:

• 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.

CREAMY VANILLA FROZEN YOGURT

Steps:

• Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla. Refrigerate the yogurt mixture for 45 minutes.
• Pour the yogurt mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions

GINGER LASSI

Steps:

• Put yogurt in a bowl. Beat lightly with a whisk until light and creamy.
• Hold the ginger over the yogurt and squeeze out all of its liquid.
• Discard the ginger pulp in your hands.
• Add the salt and cumin seeds to the yogurt and mix well.
• Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of water, mixing as you go.
• Add ice and mix again.
• Taste for balance of flavor.
• Pour into serving glass.