Salted Mint Lassi Recipe-May 2024-www.zdask.com

　　Active Time

　　10 min

　　Total Time

　　10 min

　　Yogurt drinks are popular throughout India—some are flavored with sugar or fruit, while others, like this one, are more savory. "I give sample tastes of this all the time at the restaurant," says Susan Feniger, "and people are shocked by how refreshing it is."

Ingredients

Makes 6 drinks

　　2 teaspoons cumin seeds

　　1 cup mint leaves

　　4 cups plain Greek-style yogurt

　　1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

　　1/2 cup water

Step 1

Toast cumin in a dry small heavy skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet frequently, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer 1 1/2 teaspoons to a blender with mint, yogurt, kosher salt, and water.

Step 2

Blend until pale green with flecks of mint and cumin. Serve lassi over ice and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds.

　　Cooks' note: .

　　Lassi can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. Stir before serving if necessary.