In the scorching heat reminiscent of an Indian Summer, one drink that promises to bring relief is a good old lassi. Lassi is a yoghurt drink mixed with either milk or water along with spices, sometimes fruits, sugar or salt. But growing up I’ve had more Salty Lassi than the sweet ones mainly because I didn’t have much of a sweet tooth back then! Now its a different story because now, I have a sweet tooth like no other J Salty Lassi is relatively unknown outside India unlike its cousin, the Sweet Lassi or the ubiquitous Mango Lassi! In my opinion, all versions are equally delicious though! So when my friend Jen from Junaita’s Cocina suggested ‘Beat the heat’ as the theme for this #SundaySupper, I knew it had to be Salty Lassi for me! 🙂
Salty Lassi has a cooling effect on your body with unique digestive and health benefits. It’s also a great alternative to the alcoholic beverages during the summer and you can flavor it with any spice you want. Traditionally Salty Lassi is flavored with roasted cumin seeds and mint, sometimes ginger.You could also add a little bit of sugar.
The roasted nutty cumin adds a smoky flavor to the lassi. The mint is a perfect garnish to contrast the color and imparts a clean, crisp, minty flavor! Cool, delicious and spicy! Perfect to ‘beat the heat’~
Salty Lassi
Ingredients
- Plain Yoghurt any-1 cup
- Water-2 ¼ cup
- Roasted and ground Cumin-1 tsp
- Salt-1 tsp or to taste
- Mint-to garnish
Instructions
- Cumin-Dry roast some cumin seeds in a pan on medium heat until its golden brown and aromatic.
- Allow to cool and then just crush using a pestle and mortar.
- Blend all the ingredients except the Mint until smooth.
- Pour into servings glasses and garnish with mint. Serve chilled!
See what my friends are serving this #SundaySupper to “beat the heat”!
Scroll down for the fab menu J
#BeatTheHeat Appetizers:
#BeatTheHeat Appetizers:
- Refreshing Chunky Shrimp Salsa ~ The Weekend Gourmet
- Totally Cool Green Hummus ~ My Kitchen and I
- Smoked Whitefish Salad Bagel Bites ~ Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Watermelon and Goat Cheese Bites ~ Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
- Strawberry Gazpacho ~ Diabetic Foodie
- Grilled Loaded Baked Potato Skins ~ In the Kitchen with KP
- Sweet & Tangy Chili Lime Fruit Salad ~ Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
#BeatTheHeat Salads, Soups, & Sides:
- Cool Cucumber Salad ~ Momma’s Meals
- Lemony Garbanzo Kale Salad with Tuna ~ Shockingly Delicious
- Hungarian Cucumber Salad Recipe – Uborkasaláta Recept ~ The Watering Mouth
- Tomato Salad with Macadamia Cheese ~ Cooking’s Good Vegetarian Cafe
- Char-Grilled Corn Salad ~ The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Summertime Sweet Pea Salad ~ Granny’s Down Home Southern Cooking
- Apple and Poppy Seed Coleslaw ~ Damn Delicious
- Cold Cucumber and Rice Salad ~ Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Chilly Dilly Cucumber Soup with Shrimp ~ Comfy Cuisine
- Mom’s Creamy Pea Salad ~ Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Greek (Yogurt) Potato Salad ~ Family Foodie
#BeatTheHeat Main Dishes:
- Rainbow Slaw with Steak and Chipotle Crema ~ Cooking By The Seat of our Pants
- Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken ~ Make Dinner Easy
- Rolling with Kimbap ~ Kimchi Mom
- Ranch Chicken Tacos ~ Pippi’s In The Kitchen Again
- Serrano Ham, Mozzarella and Arugula Sandwiches ~ Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork ~ Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- No Bake Pizza ~ The Meltaways
#BeatTheHeat Desserts:
- Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream ~ Supper for a Steal
- No-Cook Egg-Free Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream ~ Chocolate Moosey
- Peach Sorbet ~ Magnolia Days
- Icebox Chocolate Pie ~ Doggie at the Dinner Table
- Honey and Elderflower Ice Cream ~ Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Blackberry Lavender Popsicles ~ Girlichef
- Frozen Chocolate Bananas ~ In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Strawberry-Lime Margarita Ice Cream ~ Cookistry
- Elegant Fruit Jellies ~ Happy Baking Days
- Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches ~ That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream ~ Baker Street
- Vanilla Peach Swirl Frozen Yogurt ~ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Espresso and Toasted Almond Semifreddo ~ The Messy Baker
- Mango Ice Cream ~ Queen’s Notebook
- Raspberry Mousse ~ Basic and Delicious
- White Apricot & Honeysuckle Sorbet ~ Family Spice
- Biscoff Ice Cream Cupcakes ~ Juanita’s Cocina
#BeatTheHeat Drinks & Cocktails:
- Shirley Temple ~ Cravings of a Lunatic
- Prickly Pear White Wine Spritzer ~ Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Classic Daquiri ~ Katherine Martinelli
- Salty Lassi ~ Soni’s Food for Thought
- Blueberry Mint Lemonade ~ Pescetarian Journal
- Sweet Basil & Cucumber Melon Smoothie ~ Daily Dish Recipes
Wine Pairings Provided By: ENOFYLZ
I love this recipe! Although I have never tried Lassi, by just looking at your photos i know it must be really delicious! I can’t wait to try this healthy and creative drink soon!
Amazingly lovely and nice with the cumin inside.
I’ve always loved a good lassi but have only ever had the mango variation. This sounds lovely and exotic, and your photos are gorgeous!
Ah,Lassi!Who doesn’t like Lassi?…At least here,in India,hehe.:-) I had a sweet one,I guess a couple of months back,it was in an earthen glass – delicious!
Nothing like Lassi on a hot day,as you mentioned!The presentation is pretty!:-)
Never heard/thought of non sweet lassi, interesting and you’re right, perfect for a hot day!
this is my fav. nice pics
You’re absolutely right! I’d not heard of a salty one, only ever a sweet one. It sounds really interesting.
Perfect, I love this version more than the sweeter one 🙂
Great blog! Really like your recipes! Pam 🙂
Perfect way to beat the heat! My sister has visit India a number of times, and she always returned home with praise for the lassis she drank 🙂
I agree, an intriguing drink. I never added cumin in my yogurt drink but do add it to my yogurt marinades for meat dishes. I will try this recipe, thanks!
Soni, this lassi sounds really good. I’ve never had one before, so I am def. going to be making this recipe. I love that it has health benefits.
BTW, your photos are gorgeous, my friend.
What a fun idea, this sounds delicious! I love the idea of adding the cumin, a fun smokey flavor:-) Hugs, Terra
This has to be so refreshing with the mint–what a perfect drink for a hot summer day!
I’ve had smoothies and the Mexican Aqua Fresco, but looking at the ingredients your recipe, I guess I’ve never had a lassi. What a refreshing looking drink and I do love the salty idea since I do have a “salty tooth” as well as a sweet tooth. Roasted cumin is a favorite spice of mine, so this lassi looks like it was made for me! 🙂 What a great way to beat the heat my friend!
DELISH!!! perfect way to say the sentiment.
What an intriguing drink. A salty lassi … thanks for sharing this recipe!
Soni, I love lassi with roasted cumin. Your picture look nice and it was the right recipe to choose for beat the heat.
What a beautiful looking lassi my friend, do refreshing and perfect 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Your salty lassi looks so fresh. 🙂
I don’t mind drink this every day. LOL.
Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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I’ve never try lassi before & I think I better give this a go! Looks so inviting & very intriguing! 🙂
This looks wicked delicious. Like I want to down about 10 in a row good.
I’ve never heard about this drink, but I’m intrigued! It’s definitely interesting.
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This really looks and sounds perfect for beat the heat. I’ve never had this before but I would like to try some. sounds pretty easy to make and I like the idea of roasted cumin. Lovely photo.
I have never had a lassi like so many others in this list! I think I need to come on over for one! lol
i’m so intrigued by this, it looks delicious!
I’ve never tried a salty lassi before – I think I’d love it! On my list to-try soon. 🙂
Love both versions of lassi..perfect refreshing & thirst quencher!!
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Wow! Sounds like something very refreshing!
I always order a lassi when I’m in an Indian restaurant, but I’ve never tried to make one at home. Yours looks delicious!
Thank you for explaining what a lassi is! I saw another lassi online, but had no idea what it meant!! This looks so refreshing! Persians have a yogurt drink and we mix it with club soda and mint. YUM!
Soni, I also love your pictures. I love to drink a cool, creamy lassi, but I’ve never tried a salty one. Now I can! Thanks for the recipe.
Love love love your pictures, Soni!
Oh my goodness, a salty lassi? This is terrific! Thanks for sharing your #SundaySupper drink with us!
I always prefer the salted to sweet and this is surely the perfect way to cool off!
I always wondered what was in a lassi and now I know. It sounds absolutely delicious.
This sounds intriguing and amazing! Never heard of it, but then, you do need some salt to beat the heat! Perfect.
Never had lassi but it sounds delicious! Certainly going to try this when the weather here finally becomes what it should be this time of the year XD
YUM! Perfect to beat the heat! Thank you for participating in this week’s #SundaySupper!
I love lassi and yes! It has a cooling effect on the system. This recipe looks so delish flavored with roasted cumin and mint. I sometimes add some sugar to mine 🙂 Thanks for sharing and lovely pics !