Strawberry Mint Lassi

Lassi, the Indian yogurt drink that's meant to soothe your soul after the beating of a hot curry, traditionally comes plain (sometimes salted) or blended with mango pulp. Both are delicious, but it's strawberry season here and it's already sweltering: a lassi beckoned. So, this morning, I swapped a few fresh strawberries for the mango, tossed in a handful of mint leaves and a little raw sugar (a lassi should suggest sweetness, but shouldn't be sweet). The blender whirred away until the sugar dissolved and the yogurt became stained pink, then my daughter and I sat on the kitchen floor and drank the whole batch. Be prepared to do the same.

Strawberry Mint Lassi

Serves 2

• 14 ounces Fage Greek yogurt (full-fat)
• 16 mint leaves
• 8 ripe strawberries
• 3 1/2 tablespoons raw sugar
• 1/4 cup water
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Layer all the ingredients in a blender, then turn it on. Stop to scrape down the yogurt or any other errant ingredients. Once it's smooth, pour into glasses and sip until content.