Cucumber Lassi – Salted Cucumber Lassi

Cucumber Lassi is an easy, refreshing drink perfect to beat the heat during summer.. Cucumber and yogurt form a very good combo. This is a salted version of lassi with the goodness of cucumber and refreshing flavours of mint, ginger and more.. Without much fancy ingredients and pre-planning, this Cucumber Lassi can be whipped up in a few minutes!!

Now to the recipe…

[Preparation Time-10 mins]

Ingredients:

• Cucumber – 2 cups (chopped)
• Yogurt – 1.5 cups
• Salt – as needed
• Green Chilly – 1
• Mint leaves – 10 to 15
• Coriander leaves – few
• Ginger – 1/2 inch piece

Method:

• Wash/peel the cucumber and chop it into slices. Take cucumber, yogurt, salt, green chilly, ginger, mint and coriander leaves in a mixer and blend until smooth and frothy. Add water if needed.

Thats it!! Cucumber Lassi is ready!!

Serve chilled!!

Tips:

1. U can skip the green chilly if u prefer. It will give a nice flavour to the Cucumber Lassi though.
2. Mint, coriander leaves and ginger take the Cucumber Lassi to the next level. I would definitely recommend to add it.
3. U can add water as per the consistency required.
4. A pinch of roasted cumin powder or chaat masala powder can be added for extra flavour.