Mint Lassi

PREP TIME:

5 minutes

PREP NOTES:

Cooking time:

0 minutes

YIELDS:

2 people

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Dash of black pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper.
2. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released.
3. Combine cumin and pepper, along with all the other ingredients, into a blender.
4. Mix at high speed until mint leaves are well blended.

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.Try different types of yogurt: cow, sheep or goat.

CREDIT:

Courtesy of Institute of Integrative Nutrition