Exotic Breezes

This has all sorts of exotic flavors going on and they meld perfectly. A lassi is somewhere between a shake and a smoothie, not quite a main course beverage, yet not quite dessert. The traditional Indian lassi you will find on most restaurant menus is mango and no arguing, a marvelous creation. But if I may say so, this rivals the classic.

Cardamom-Coconut Lassi

makes 1 (12-ounce) drink

12 ounces non-fat Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 cup toasted unsweetened coconut

2 ice cubes if you want a thinner, colder consistency

Place all the ingredients in the container of the Vita-Mix. Start on variable #1, increase to #10 and run until everything is combined, about 40 seconds. You may need to use the tamper to get the spices and honey off the edges of the container and thoroughly incorporated.