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Apr 5, 2008

Spicy cucumber lassi

Buttermilk is the best drink to beat the scorching heat of the hot summers. And cucumber eaten raw or in juiced form quenches thirst and always keeps your body hydrated,as it is rightly said"as cool as cucumber". Combining this makes a ideal drink for the summer. One can refrigerate this and can have the chilled drink number of times a day. It has a lot of health benefits also.
Ingredients-
yogurt - 2 glasses
cucumber- 2 peeled and chopped into cubes
Garlic cloves- 2
Ginger- a small piece finely chopped
Salt- to taste
sugar- 1tsp(optional)
Asafoetida/hing- a pinch
Method-
Blend all the ingredients together and serve chilled.

P.S. You can also add few drops of lime juice and a little chaat masala to enhance its taste and flavour.
I am sending this as my entry for fun 'n' sun event hosted by easycrafts.
Hope you had a look at the rich bread pudding!!!!

Will see you all after a small break.....

18 Yummy notes:

Dhivya said...

My hubby loves both cumcumber and yogurt...nice combo...really a refreshing drink....will try and let u know:)))thanx

srikar's kitchen said...

summer spl... looks good.... great pics.... thxs dear.....

Cham said...

That looks refreshing and definetly spicy too :) great idea to cool down the heat!

easycrafts said...

We have tried only pachadi with cucumber and curds...never thought of the lassi idea..thanks for sharing and sending it to the event

Divya Vikram said...

A surely thirst quenching drink..

SMN said...

cucumber and curd nice combo..

Sagari said...

delecious combooo ,nice drink for summers

Lavi said...

Nice entry Sowmi..Enjoy Your Break!!

Meera said...

Wonderful combo. Very nice entry to beat the sun.

Uma said...

looks so refreshing, Sowmya! Enjoy the break.

Saswati said...

never heard abt acucumber lassi..very innovative indeed:)

Cooking Station said...

Very nice combo and what else does anyone want except that cold lassi on a hot day..

jj said...

You're so right...cucumber is a wonderful summer treat and can be used in so many ways! Heck, it even helps puffy eyes! :D This sounds great, thanks for sharing.

Prema Sundar said...

A very refreshing drink indeed with cucumber and buttermilk. I loved ur shahi tukre too.

Mansi Desai said...

wow, that is indeed refreshing, and a great idea to add cucumber!

Andhra Flavors said...

PERFECT DRINK FOR SUMMER..

Miri said...

I love curd in any form and a buttermilk drink is always welcome - even in winter!

shri said...

Nice Blog,good healthy dishes.