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Cardamom Lassi
© Tina Rupp

Cardamom Lassi

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • •MAKE-AHEAD
  • •STAFF-FAVORITE

Freshly ground whole cardamom seeds add extra flavor to this frothy sweet-and-tart yogurt drink, but preground cardamom powder is okay too.

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  1. 1 quart plain low-fat yogurt
  2. 6 to 8 tablespoons granulated sugar
  3. 4 large ice cubes
  4. 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  1. Spoon the plain yogurt into a blender. Add 6 tablespoons of the sugar to the yogurt. Add the ice and cardamom and blend until the yogurt mixture is smooth and frothy. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of sugar if you want a sweeter drink. Pour into tall glasses and serve cold.