Punjab's inimitable summer beverage -- lassi -- is a refreshing alternative to milkshake. Sweet or savoury, the method is simple: blitz yoghurt with your chosen flavouring, water and ice.

This version is a favourite with my own kids. Serves four.

600 ml plain yoghurt
80 g caster sugar (very fine, granulated)
1 tbsp rose water (or to taste)
Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
200 ml cold water
100 g crushed ice cubes

Put the yoghurt, sugar, rose water, cardamom and water in the blender.

Process for a minute, add the ice and process for a minute more.

Serve in tall glasses.

[Courtesy: The Guardian. Edited for sikhchic.com]

March 21, 2015