(Coconut and Mint Lassi)Lassi is a refreshing yogurt drink that is very popular in its native India and Pakistan.

Ingredients

　　4 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk*

　　4 cups well-chilled plain yogurt

　　1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and sliced thin

　　1 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut**, toasted lightly

　　*available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

　　**available at specialty foods shops and natural foods stores

　　In a bowl whisk together coconut milk, yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste and stir in mint and 3/4 cup coconut. Pour lassi into chilled glasses and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut.