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)

Recipe by Anna Stockel Cuisine: IndianDifficulty: Average

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

213

kcal

Ingredients

• 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.