Chilled Cucumber Mint Lassi with Spiced Pistachio Crumble

Ingredients

• •2 cups plain yogurt
• •1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
• •1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• •2 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
• •1/2 cup water or milk (to thin, if needed)
• •1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
• •1 tablespoon sugar
• •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •1 teaspoon ghee or unsalted butter

Instructions

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   Step 1: Prepare the spiced pistachio crumble by heating a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee or unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt.

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   Step 2: Stir in the roughly chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toast the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pistachios are golden and aromatic. Remove from heat and let the crumble cool completely.

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   Step 3: In a blender, combine the plain yogurt, peeled and diced cucumber, fresh mint leaves, honey, ground cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

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   Step 4: If the consistency is too thick, gradually add water or milk, blending in small amounts until the desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey if needed.

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   Step 5: Pour the lassi into serving glasses, leaving some space at the top for the crumble.

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   Step 6: Just before serving, top each glass of lassi with the cooled spiced pistachio crumble.

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   Step 7: Serve immediately with a sprig of fresh mint for garnish, if desired.