Ginger Lassi Recipes

GINGER MANGO LASSI

Steps:

• To remove the flesh of the mango, cut the flesh away from the pit in 2 large pieces. Use a paring knife to cut through the flesh (but not through the peel) in a crisscross grid pattern. Use your thumbs to press against the skin side and pop the mango cubes up. Cut across the bottom, along the peel and add the cubes to the blender.
• Peel ginger. Grate ginger finely into bowl. Use fingers to squeeze juice out of gratings. Discard juiced gratings.
• Put ginger and remaining ingredients in the blender and blend until thick and smooth.
• If you don't have a blender you can still make the drink: Just whisk everything but the ice together in a mixing bowl. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture on top.

GINGER LASSI

Steps:

• Put yogurt in a bowl. Beat lightly with a whisk until light and creamy.
• Hold the ginger over the yogurt and squeeze out all of its liquid.
• Discard the ginger pulp in your hands.
• Add the salt and cumin seeds to the yogurt and mix well.
• Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of water, mixing as you go.
• Add ice and mix again.
• Taste for balance of flavor.
• Pour into serving glass.

HONEY-GINGER LASSI

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except the ice in a blender. Blend for 30 seconds to froth the milk.
• Add the ice cubes, and blend until the ice is pulverized. Pour the lassi into large glasses filled with ice, and serve.
• Variation: The same ingredients can make a soothing warm drink. Increase the milk to 3 cups, and heat it almost to a boil. Add the honey, ginger, and nutmeg, and stir well. Omit the ice. Serve in mugs.