FROZEN PEACH LASSI

PREP + COOK TIME 10 MINUTES (+ FREEZING) SERVES 4

Lassi is a yoghurt-based drink from India. Our frozen version here transforms it into a cooling dessert.

2 cups (365g) drained canned peach

slices in natural juice

1 cup (280g) low-fat gluten-free

plain yoghurt

½ cup (125ml) buttermilk 2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind 2 teaspoons lime juice

1 cup (180g) drained canned peach

slices in natural juice, extra 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, extra

1 Blend or process peach slices until smooth.

2 Whisk peach puree with the yoghurt, buttermilk, honey, rind and juice in a large bowl.

3 Pour mixture into a 1-litre (4-cup) container; level surface. Cover tightly with foil; freeze for 3 hours or overnight. 4 Transfer lassi to a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Return to container; level surface, cover. Freeze for a further 3 hours or until firm. (Or churn lassi in an ice-cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.)

5 Serve scoops of frozen lassi with extra peach slices and extra rind.

“This is a fabulous recipe just crying out to be varied. Use your favourite canned fruit or, even better, fresh ripe fruit in season.” Pamela Clark, Editorial & Food Director, AWW Cookbooks