Namkeen lassi (salty yoghurt shake) GF EF NF

 Very refreshing in the hot weather.  I used to prefer sweet lassi when I was younger but as my BP dropped dramatically during the heatwave- I not only needed this but enjoyed it.  Salt preferences can vary as I thought it tasted fine with 0.5tsp (cooking) salt per (2.5 glasses) batch but mum preferred 1tsp.

Gluten free

Egg Free

Nut Free

Ingredients:

6-8tbsp plain yoghurt (I used greek here)

2.5 tall glasses water

1 level teaspoon salt (or to taste)

- In a blender (or lassi making pot/madaani) put the yogurt, salt and half a glass of water and blend so that they're properly mixed

- Add the remaining water and blend again until it develops a foamy layer on top, then serve- perfect for a hot summer's day

Kaara (turmeric milk)

My dad found this drink helped to alleviate his back pain.  I should add that what I say should not be taken as medical advice- merely an anecdote regarding the fact that we found this remedy helpful for alleviating pain.

This is not suitable for nut allergy sufferers as we do put crushed nuts into it.  If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, then you could try this remedy using a plant based milk such as almond milk or hemp milk instead.

Ingredients:

1 mug milk

1/2 teaspoon ghee

1/3 teaspoon turmeric

1/3 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon ginger

a pinch of black pepper

a pinch of cinnamon (optional)

3 strands of saffron (optional)

2 or 3 crushed nuts of your choice (I used walnuts and almonds but you can use pistachio or whatever your prefer)

Method:

- Put the ghee in a pan that's on low to medium heat, then stir all the other ingredients except the milk and honey to lightly toast them for a minute or two

- Add the honey and milk and bring it to the boil and it's ready to serve (or you can strain it before serving if you prefer)