Mint Lassi
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cooking Time
0 minutes
Yields
2 people
Ingredients
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt (can use plain coconut yogurt)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
Directions
- In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper.
- Stir frequently, until the aroma is released.
- Combine cumin and pepper, along with all the other ingredients, into a blender.
- Mix at high speed until mint leaves are well blended.
- Serve.
Notes
This is a drink used in Indian culture to aid in digestion.
Traditionally they use black salt which can be found in Indian food markets.
For a different taste ground cardamom or ground fennel in place of the cumin.
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