Ingredients:
PREPARE AHEAD: 2 cups fresh organic strawberries, soaked in water bath with 1 teaspoon baking soda for 5 minutes, drained, rinsed and patted dry; then prepared as described in Directions 1. below2 cups Indian yogurt (Dahi) or Greek yogurt; or your favorite nondairy yogurt for vegan
3 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup, or cane sugar or sugar substitute (personal preference)
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
A small pinch of cardamom powder (less than 1/8 teaspoon)
Toppings (optional): mint leaves, strawberry slices, cashews, pistachios
Directions:
1. PREPARE AHEAD: Cut off the tops of the washed strawberries and cut in halves or quarters. Spread them out in a large plastic baggie and freeze for a minimum of about 3 hours or until ready to use, up to 6 months.2. In a blender, add the yogurt, sweetener, salt, strawberries and ground cardamom. Mix thoroughly and pour into 8 oz. glasses. Add toppings as desired.
Makes about three 7 oz (200 ml)) servings.
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** Find a recipe link for homemade Indian yogurt, Dahi, here.
Recipe adapted from the New York Times recipe here.
*My Paleo Marin Rating between 1-5 Persimmons
I try out these recipes so you don't have to (and modify them for Paleo where possible). The rating will reflect my opinion of the final result in terms of taste, ease of preparation, nutrition, and sometimes, cost.