A delicious, creamy drink for persimmon lovers. It’s loaded with probiotics, nutrients, and powerful antioxidants. Drink one every day!
Lassi is a refreshing, probiotic drink that is very popular in northern India. It is made by blending yogurt with water or milk, salt or sugar, and a few spices or herbs.
Persimmons have a sweet, honey-like flavor. They’re full nutrients that can benefit your health in many ways. They are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants like carotenoids and flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol.
EQUIPMENT: Ninja blender, cast iron skillet, spice or coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
Persimmon Smoothie (Lassi)
Cuisine: IndianDifficulty: Average1
servings30
minutes5
minutes213
kcalIngredients
2 ripe, soft Hachiya persimmons
1 cup filtered water
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin
1 cup organic whole plain greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
- Puree persimmons with water.
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add whole cumin. Toast cumin, stirring constantly, until it becomes aromatic. Remove from heat and grind to a powder.*
- Mix together all ingredients.
- Serve in a glass over ice.
- Garnish with mint.
Notes
- *alternatively, you can quickly toast ground cumin.
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