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Lassi, a yogurt drink that is common in India, is becoming popular all over the world. It is a refreshing summer drink to combat the heat. I normally just like it plain with no fruit, but once in a while, I will fix it with fruit. It is a great substitute for a light lunch or a mid-day snack. My youngest sister and her daughters love it after working out at the gym.

Pineapple Lassi (Pineapple Yogurt Drink)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Lassi, a refreshing, healthy yogurt drink that is common in India, is now popular all over the world.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yogurt (full fat, low fat, or no fat)
  • 5 oz fresh pineapple (chilled, peeled, and chopped or 5 oz of canned pineapple)
  • 2 tbsp sugar (depending on the sweetness of pineapple, or use sugar substitute)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice (if using canned pineapple)
  • 1 cup ice or ice cubes (crushed)

Instructions 

  • Put all the ingredients with a ½ cup of crushed ice in a blender (or hand whisk) and blend until smooth. Taste for sugar. Save the extra ice in case you want the drink colder.
  • Serve in tall stemware or regular glasses, garnished with a pineapple rind, chopped pineapple, or mint leaves.

Notes

You can adjust your lassi according to your taste. If you like a less thick lassi, then add more water/ice to the mix.
You can convert this into a milkshake by substituting the yogurt with a cup of milk,  almond milk or oat milk. Just make sure both milk and fruit are well chilled, so the milk does not split. Adjust the sugar to your liking. Serve with dollops of ice cream and chopped nuts.      
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: drinks, lassi, pineapple, yogurt

Raitas are side dishes to Indian cuisine made out of yogurt mixed with fresh vegetables or boondi (a fried snack made from chickpea flour). Sometimes, cooked vegetables are added as well. Raitas compliment a meal, especially pilafs. They also taste good with dal and rice.

 

Kheera Raita (Cucumber Yogurt)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
A refreshing, healthy yogurt sauce that goes well with any meal or as a great side to a barbecue. It can also be used as a salad or a dip.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt (nonfat, fat free, or whole)
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and grated (use the large side of the grater)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • red chili powder (more or less totaste)
  • ¼ tsp coriander powder (roaste)

Instructions 

  • Whisk the yogurt until it is smooth.
  • Squeeze the excess water from the grated cucumber.
  • Add the cucumber to the yogurt and mix together.
  • Add the salt and pepper. Mix together.
  • Pour into a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle with chili powder and roasted cumin powder.
  • Serve as a side to any Indian meal.

Notes

Thanks to Photo by Kelly Neil on Unsplash for the great photo of the cucumbers!
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: cucumber, kheera, raita, yogurt