Salted Lassi

Name: Salted Lassi
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 cup cold water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 8 fresh mint leaves; 8 ice cubes; 1/4 tsp black salt (kala namak) or extra table salt

A cooling, savory yogurt drink from the Punjab region of India blended with cumin, mint, and a pinch of salt. It pairs perfectly with spicy meals and is a refreshing alternative to the sweet mango version.

5 minEasyServes 2120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup cold water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8 fresh mint leaves
8 ice cubes
1/4 tsp black salt (kala namak) or extra table salt

Instructions

1

Add 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 cup cold water, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black salt (kala namak) or extra table salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 8 fresh mint leaves, and 8 ice cubes to a blender.
2

Blend on high speed for 45 seconds until smooth, frothy, and the mint is fully incorporated.
3

Taste and adjust salt as needed. Pour into tall glasses and garnish with a pinch of ground cumin and a fresh mint leaves sprig. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Salted Lassi dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I halve or double Salted Lassi?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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