Salted Tarragon Lassi

Name: Salted Tarragon Lassi
Yield: Makes 2 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ cup [3 g] packed fresh tarragon leaves; 1 cup [240 g] full-fat plain yogurt; 1 cup [240 ml] chilled water; ½ tsp cumin seeds

Preparation info

Makes
2
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

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Season

By Nik Sharma

Published 2018

About

Lassis are the perfect summer drink when you want to cool off. Indian restaurants have popularized sweet mango lassis, but salted lassis, or chaas, are equally worthy. This one, with fresh tarragon, makes a soothing, creamy impression as you sip.

Ingredients

½ tsp cumin seeds
1 cup [240 g] full-fat plain yogurt<

Asia
India
Summer
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Drinks

Method

Heat a small, dry skillet over high heat and add the cumin seeds. Toast the seeds until fragrant, swirling the seeds occasionally so they toast evenly, 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the seeds to a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder and grind to a coarse powder.

In a blender, combine the yogurt, water, tarragon, and salt and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Divide