Savory Yogurt Cooler

Name: Savory Yogurt Cooler
Yield: Makes about 9 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk*; 4 cups well-chilled plain yogurt; 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and sliced thin; 1 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut**, toasted lightly; *available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets; **available at specialty foods shops and natural foods stores

August 20, 2004

(Coconut and Mint Lassi)Lassi is a refreshing yogurt drink that is very popular in its native India and Pakistan.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 9 cups.

Ingredients

4 cups well-stirred canned unsweetened coconut milk*

4 cups well-chilled plain yogurt

1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, washed well, spun dry, and sliced thin

1 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut**, toasted lightly

*available at Asian markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets

**available at specialty foods shops and natural foods stores

Preparation

In a bowl whisk together coconut milk, yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste and stir in mint and 3/4 cup coconut. Pour lassi into chilled glasses and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut.