The only thing better than a good recipe? When something’s so easy to make that you don’t even need one. Welcome to It’s That Simple, a column where we talk you through the process of making the ...

Go ahead and laugh: Until very recently, I thought all lassis were sweet and mango-flavored. Here in the United States, even the best Indian restaurants tend to overlook other flavors. It took talking ...

It makes a lot of sense that natural yogurt is the work horse of the Indian summer kitchen, most self-respecting Indian cooks (myself included), makes their own natural yogurt and in summer months ...

In a blender, blend the yogurt, ice, sugar, cardamom, and a pinch of salt until uniform and the mixture moves easily in the blender jar, about 45 seconds. Taste and adjust the seasoning with sugar, ...

Lassi offers a refreshing escape on hot Indian days. Beyond sweet or salty, its preparation varies greatly by region.

Instructions: In a blender, purée the yogurt, water, cumin, black pepper, salt and mint leaves until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. • Make your own yogurt if you can. If not, buy the best ...

Chef Preeti Mistry prefers their lassis not too sweet, which is why this mango and cumin version—a cross between a mango lassi and a salty lassi called chaas—includes a little lime juice for acid and ...

For many the summer has been unbearable. The month of July was the hottest on record. Around the world, people look to yogurt drinks for relief. In India, that beverage is the sweet yogurt lassi. The ...

Phoenicians need not travel to India to sample lassi, a drink that blends yogurt, water, and sugar (pretty much the Indian version of an ice-cold shake). Several Indian restaurants in the Valley make ...

Punjabi lassi is a thick yoghurt drink made with curd and served during Baisakhi as a cool and refreshing beverage.

Buttermilk and lassi are popular Indian summer drinks, but they differ in cooling speed and digestion. Buttermilk is light, ...