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Savory Lassi with Salt and Cumin

Savory Lassi with Salt and Cumin

Name: Savory Lassi with Salt and Cumin
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 glasses
Ingredients: 600 ml plain yogurt; 300 ml water; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 8 cubes ice

Karel ČernýDrinkIndian Cuisine x se líbilo

Savory lassi blends plain yogurt, cold water, salt, and ground cumin into a cooling Indian drink. You blend the yogurt with water, salt, and cumin for 30-45 seconds until smooth with a lightly frothy top. You adjust with salt or add water for a thinner consistency. You pour it into glasses with ice and dust with a pinch of cumin. Serve it right away, well chilled, with spicy dishes or as a hot-day refresher.

Příprava: 10min

Vaření: 0min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 10min

Step by step process

Preparation

1
For savory lassi, measure out 600 ml of plain yogurt and 300 ml of cold water into a bowl or pitcher. Chill the glasses in the refrigerator beforehand so the drink stays cold longer.
2
Prepare 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin. If you have whole seeds, dry-toast them in a pan for 1-2 minutes then grind in a mortar - they will release a more pronounced aroma. Keep the ice in the freezer until serving.

Blending

3
Place the yogurt, water, salt, and ground cumin in a blender. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed in the container for a smooth blend.
4
Blend for 30-45 seconds on medium speed until the consistency is smooth and slightly frothy. Foam on the surface is the hallmark of properly made lassi. Adjust with salt or add a little more water for a thinner consistency.

Serving

5
Place 2-3 ice cubes (optional) in each glass and carefully pour in the prepared lassi. Serve the drink immediately after making it - it tastes best fresh and well chilled.
6
Lightly dust the surface of the lassi with a pinch of ground cumin for visual appeal and a more intense aroma. Serve as an accompaniment to Indian dishes or as a refreshment on a hot day.