~Strawberry Smoothie (Lassi)~

I wanted something that could be prepared really fast, required no heat, and was refreshing.

Enter strawberry lassi.  Lassi is an Indian yogurt-based fruit beverage, usually prepared with mango. I absolutely love lassi; I always find myself ordering it whenever I have Indian food (which is fairly often).  I had no mangos in my kitchen Friday afternoon, and there was NO way I was braving the heat again to go buy some at the supermarket, so I settled for fresh strawberries, which I conveniently happened to have in my refrigerator.  I’m glad I settled.  Strawberry lassi may be a bit unconventional, but it’s delicious!

Strawberry Lassi

Adapted from Joylicious

Ingredients

·      1 pound fresh strawberries, trimmed and halved

·      ½ cup honey (to your taste)

·      pinch of salt

·      2 cups plain yogurt

·      1 cup crushed ice

Directions

Combine the strawberries, honey, and salt in a blender.  Purée until the strawberries are smooth. 

Add the yogurt, and blend until smooth.  Repeat with the ice. 

Serve immediately.