Mango Shake

Typically found in street stalls in the subcontinent, lassi is a refreshing drink with a base of thick yogurt, thinned down with ice cubes, milk and water. Parsis have mitthi lassi which has sugar added—or khaari lassi which is salty and occasionally has freshly ground black pepper too. Lassi can also be prepared with mangoes when in season, and flavours of rose water, saffron, cardamom and cumin are typical. A simple and delicious way of keeping hydrated, nourished, an