May I Offer You a Salty Beverage?

I made these yesterday and I'm pleased to report that they turned out so well! These salty drinks are the perfect thirst quenchers for this warm weather, and I hope you give them a try.

Namkeen Lassi - makes 500ml or 2 cups

• 1 cup of plain yogurt with any % fat
• 1 cup of cold water
• 1 tbsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp roasted ground cumin
• a pinch of black salt

Simply blend all the ingredients in an osterizer (blender) until smooth and adjust the salt if necessary. Serve this chilled, or over crushed ice, with a dash of black pepper and a sprig of mint.

Jaljeera - makes 1L or 4 cups

• 1/3 cup of fresh mint leaves
• 1/3 cup of fresh coriander (stems and leaves)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp roasted ground cumin
• 1 tbsp amchur powder (dried mango powder)
• 1 tbsp black salt
• 3 cups of ice water

Make a paste of the herbs and spices by combine them in a blender until smooth. Add the lemon juice and spice mixture to the ice water and adjust the salt if necessary. You can strain the jaljeera if you don't like tiny bits of herbs in the juice, but personally I love chewing them between sips. This is best served cold and garnished with boondi. For extra fun, try coating the rim of the glass in sugar, and for the step by step action please check out my video!