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Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.