Indian food is different from rest of the world not only in taste but also in cooking methods. It reflects a perfect blend of various cultures and ages. Just like Indian culture, food in India has also been influenced by various civilizations, which have contributed their share in its overall development and the present form.
Foods of India are better known for its spiciness. Throughout India, be it North India or South India, spices are used generously in food. But one must not forget that every single spice used in Indian dishes carries some or the other nutritional as well as medicinal properties.
Lassi is a traditional Indian Beverage, made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices until frothy, that is enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment. Yogurt is mentioned in ancient Indian texts, and so is buttermilk. Traditional lassi is sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin. Traditional lassi is salty and sometimes flavored with ground roasted cumin and chili pepper. Sweet lassi is a more recent invention, flavored with sugar, rosewater and/or lemon, mango, strawberry or other fruit juice. Saffron lassis, which are particularly rich, are a specialty of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Another popular variation on the Lassi is the Mango Lassi, which is orange in color and mango flavored. The Lassi is very popular on hot summer days where it is only made of water, salt, yoghurt and sometimes lemon.
One of my favorite drinks when we go out to Indian is a Mango Lassi, you can also make it with bananas
Ingredients:
1 cup plain non-fat Yogurt
1cup peeled and chopped Ripe Mango
2 tblsp Sugar or to taste
1/4th tsp Cardamom Powder
Few Ice-cubes
How to make mango lassi:
· Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth in a blender.
· Strain through a sieve, pushing as much liquid as possible.
· Pour in glasses and serve.
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