Lassi (smoothie)

Lassi is a yogurt-based drink, like a smoothie. It can be made with almost any fruit or even nuts as its flavoring. The basic premise is that you will need 3 cups of liquid. For a flavoring that's dry, e.g., pistachios, use 3 cups of yogurt. For a moister flavoring, e.g., mango, use 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup milk, and the pulverized mango flesh will provide the rest. For an orange lassi, use 2 cups yogurt and juice from the orange. Adjust as needed.


Serves 4


Ingredients


Pistachio Lassi
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3/4 cup pistachios, plus extra for garnish
3 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup very fine sugar
handful of ice cubes


Mango Lassi
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Flesh of 2 mangoes
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup very fine sugar
handful of ice cubes


Orange Lassi
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2 oranges, peeled
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup very fine sugar (may need more, to taste)
handful of ice cubes


Directions


If using pistachios, grind them first in a blender. For mangoes, remove the flesh from the stone. For oranges, remove the peel.
All all the ingredients and blend until fully mixed.


Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately.