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Spiced Peach Lassi

Buttermilk, packed with calcium and probiotics, lends a subtle tanginess to this spice-spiked lassi. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a hit of crunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ripe peaches (about 5 medium) quartered and pitted (4 cups)
2 cups lowfat buttermilk, chilled
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peach liqueur (optional)
2 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. In a blender, puree peaches, buttermilk, ice cubes, sugar, cardamom, cumin, salt and liqueur, if desired, until smooth and frothy. Add sugar to taste. Divide among 4 glasses and top with pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

186 calories per serving
3 g fat (1 g saturated)
36 g carbs
3 g fiber
6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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