Sweet Strawberry Lassi ~ Taste of Kathmandu in Your Own Backyard

Ever been curious about the street food scene in Kathmandu?

If you Google "Lassi stands in Kathmandu," there are many YouTube videos posted by visitors to the city. A good overview is "CRAZY GOOD Lassi & Shopping in Kathmandu." The author wrote to "Share this video with everyone" so here is a link. 

Then, maybe after a trip to an Indian market to purchase the Indian yogurt Dahi** (or use greek yogurt), with some fresh fruit and spices, you can easily experience a Taste of Kathmandu right in your own backyard.

My Paleo Marin Rating: 5 Persimmons*

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh strawberries, soaked in water bath with 1 tablespoon baking soda for 15 minutes, drained and rinsed

2 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.

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.