Author Notes: I’m not big on smoothies, but I love me a lassi! Go figure, since they’re practically the same thing. I never said I was rational. Anyhow, as much as I love a standard mango lassi, I’m even more fond of changing up the fruits and spices I use in them. Here are two of my favorite combinations for when summer fruit is at its peak. —fiveandspice
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Peach pistachio lassi
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2
small, or one very large, peaches, pitted and cut into chunks (no need for peeling)
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2
tablespoons pistachios
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1 1/2
cups Greek-style yogurt, preferably full-fat
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2
pinches ground cardamom
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1
pinch ground cinnamon
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1
tablespoon honey (optional – if your peaches are nice and ripe you probably won’t need it)
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1/4 to 1/2
cups cold milk
Cantaloupe lime lassi
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1 1/2
cups cubed cantaloupe
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1 1/2
cups Greek-style yogurt, preferably full-fat
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1
pinch cayenne pepper
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2
tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions
Peach pistachio lassi
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender – use 1/4 cup milk for a thicker consistency and 1/2 cup for a thinner consistency, or really whatever quantity you need for the consistency you prefer – and blend until pretty smooth (some small pistachio grains will remain).
- Divide between two big glasses – pour over ice if you wish – and serve.
Cantaloupe lime lassi
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. (You shouldn’t need extra liquid because the melon creates a lot itself.)
- Divide between two big glasses – over ice if you wish – and serve.
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Photo by fiveandspice