Beat The Heat With Sweet Lassi:
Lassis are drunk throughout India and Pakistan though the sweet salty ones like this one are more popular in the northern states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Ingredients: 150g natural yogurt well chilled.
100 ml water well chilled, pinch of salt, 2tsp sugar, seeds from 2 cardamom pods (optional).
Method: Put the yogurt, water, salt and sugar in a large jug and blend together until smooth add more water yogurt or water if you prefer it thicker or thinner. Pour into a glass with crushed ice cubes sprinkle with the reserved cardamom if using. And serve.