Cumin and rose lassi

PITTA

Serves 1

125g (½ cup) homemade yoghurt (see here) or yoghurt made from coconut

250ml (1 cup) water

½ tsp groimd cumin

¼ tsp ground ginger

1–2 drops of rose water or ⅛ tsp rose extract

½ tbsp jaggery

1–2 strands of saffron (optional)

rose petals (optional)

1 Place all of the ingredients, apart from the saffron and rose petals, if using, into a blender and blend for 30 seconds until light and foamy. Alternatively, whisk by hand for a few minutes.

2 Skim off any fat that rises to the top and sprinkle with saffron or rose petals, if using.

TIP

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Coconut is cooling for Pitta but doesn’t combine very well with dairy, so try using yoghurt made from coconut instead.