Prep time:

5 minutes

Prep notes:

Cooking time:

0 minutes

Yields:

2 people

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Dash of black pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water

Directions:

• In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper.
• Stir frequently, until the aroma is released.
• Combine cumin and pepper, along with all the other ingredients, into a blender.
• Mix at high speed until mint leaves are well blended.
• Serve.

Notes:

• This is a drink used in Indian culture to aid in digestion. Traditionally they use black salt which can be found in Indian food markets.
• For a different taste ground cardamom or ground fennel in place of the cumin.
• Try different types of yogurt: cow, sheep, goat or soy.

Credit

• Integrative Nutrition