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Lassi is one of the popular refreshing drinks that bring relief from the scorching heat of Indian summer. A favourite in most Indian households, there are many lassi recipes , each with a twist here or there. Today, I will share my family’s recipe for sweet lassi. Super quick to make, this lassi recipe has been doing the rounds in our family for generations and has a special place in our hearts. A bit of tweak here or there, and many variations of the lassi can be made with this recipe, mango lassi , strawberry lassi, kesar-pista lassi, being some. Here’s the Lassi Recipe Ingredients 1 cup chilled curd (preferably homemade) 1/4 th cup water 1 tablespoon sugar (you can also take boora , raw sugar) 1/4 th teaspoon cardamom powder Chopped nuts to garnish (optional) Ice cubes, as few as possible Method Whisk the chilled curd in a large bowl, till it is nice and smooth and no lumps remain. Now transfer the mix to a mixer. Add sugar, ice cubes and cardamo...

What’s Indian summer without mangoes! All shapes and sizes of the heavenly fruit flood the markets and entice us with their flavours and colours. Among all the varieties, Alphonso mango stands tall and majestic! Aptly called the ‘King of Mangoes,’ Alphonso mango is the most premium variety of mangoes and is chiefly cultivated in parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat. Alphonso Mango – Characteristics Bright golden-yellow, with a tinge of red and also known as Hapoos and Ratnagiri, this variety of mango has a very short season and is only available from the end of April to mid-June.  Known for its rich and creamy pulp, rich flavour, sweet taste and deep colour, Alphonso mango has been the muse for many culinary marvels across the globe. The sunshine fruit features in some of the world’s leading chef’s favourite recipes and often finds a pride of place among the best dishes in world cuisine. High in beta-carotene, vitamin C and many essential nutrients, the pulp ...