Strawberry Lassi Recipe
Straining the yogurt for this traditional cooling drink from India takes time (it sits in the fridge overnight), but the effortless endeavor creates a creamy, delicious result.
Strawberry Lassi Gluten-Free Recipe
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk yogurt
- 1 pound strawberries hulled
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup ice
- 1/4 cup roasted shelled pistachios chopped
Instructions
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Using a rubber band,secure cheesecloth, a paper towel, or a coffee filter over a small bowl, ensuring it does not touch the bottom of the bowl. Pour the yogurt onto the filter and refrigerate overnight to strain out the liquid.
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Cut the strawberries into small cubes and toss in a bowl with the sugar. Let macerate for 15 minutes.
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In a blender, blend the strained yogurt, milk, 1 cup water, and ice until smooth. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup of the yogurt mixture for garnish. Reserve 1/2 cup of the strawberries, add the remaining strawberries to the blender with the yogurt mixture, and blend until the lassi is smooth.
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Divide the lassi among 8 glasses, garnish with the plain yogurt mixture, a spoonful of the reserved strawberries, and a few chopped pistachios and serve.
Photography John Valls
