Carrot, Ginger and Orange Lassi

Lassi is a popular traditional dahi (yogurt)-based drink that originated in India. Lassi is a blend of yoghurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit. It is a filling nutrient rich snack for in between meals.

1 Serve = ½ veg + 1/3 fruit + ½ protein + 1 milk
Serves 3
Good Choice Recipe

Prep : 7 min

Cook : 10 -15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 small carrots, peeled
  • 125ml (½ cup) fresh lemon juice 5cm piece of ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 260ml fat-free plain yoghurt
  • 750ml (3 cups) fat-free milk
  • 150ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • If you have a juicer, juice the carrots with the ginger, collecting the juice.
  • Combine the yoghurt, milk, orange juice and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • If you don’t have a juicer, place the carrots in a steamer, sitting over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • Cook for 7 – 8 minutes until soft.
  • Chop the carrots and blitz together with the ginger, yoghurt, milk, orange juice and a pinch of salt in a food processor until smooth.
  • Pass through a sieve and serve immediately for best results.