Ash Gourd / Winter Melon Salted Lassi (Spiced buttermilk) ~ Day 158

Here is a healthy summer drink made with nutrient rich ash gourd/winter melon/posanikkai.  

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Ingredients:

• Ash gourd / Winter melon / Posanikkai - 2 cups,  peeled and cubed
• Water - 1 cup
• Plain yogurt - 1 cup
• Lime juice - 1 tbsp
• Black salt / kala namak / himalayan salt - 1/4 tsp
• or
• Regular salt - to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 tsp
• Mint leaves - few

Method:

1. Place the ash gourd /winter melon in a blender along with 1 cup of water.  Blend until smooth.
2. Add the yogurt, lime juice, black salt or salt, black pepper, and mint leaves.  Blend until smooth.
3. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.  Serve immediately.