Strawberry Lassi

A cool, creamy sweet lassi is a welcome contrast to spicy curries and delicious as a breakfast or snack. This strawberry version is an appealing pink drink with the fragrance of cardamom.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh strawberries
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 pinches ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon rosewater (optional)

Preparation

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender. Secure the lid and blend until smooth.
2. Serve over ice, if desired.

Serving Suggestion

Serve after a spicy curry or alone as a delicious probiotic breakfast or snack. For more protein, try using Greek-style yogurt.

Nutritional Information

160 calories, 3 g. fat, 10 mg. cholesterol, 60 mg. sodium, 30 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 5 g. protein