Peach lassi

This peach lassi is a thoroughly refreshing and delicious yogurt-based drink, perfect for warmer weather. Easy to make and easy to enjoy.

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Before I go any further, I need to get something out there. Every year I seem to get a bit of a peach and nectarine obsession. I hold myself back when I first see them in the supermarket, as I know the early ones can often not be as tasty, but once I start and realize they are good, there's no stopping me.

And though I love eating peaches just as they are, they are also good in many other things. True, some are more comforting desserts like cobbler, but they can also be light, like this peach lassi that's perfect for a hot day.

What is lassi?

Lassi is an Indian and Pakistani drink made with yogurt, sometimes sweet and sometimes salty. You typically add some milk and either cold water or ice to really chill it down, making it wonderfully refreshing.

Traditionally, you would pour the mixture from jug to jug to get air into the mixture. These days, you can use a blender to mix it up really quickly, mixing things up and getting that slight frothiness.

Fruit-based lassi is a common variation, though potentially more outside the country than in homes in India and Pakistan. Mango lassi is no doubt the most common, but you can find others, and also get creative.I really like strawberry lassi, and this is another one well worth a try.

As I say, I'm a little into peach and nectarines in the summer, and don't stop at just eating them as they are. There's my peach and pistachio tart, grilled nectarine arugula salad, grilled peaches with mascarpone and basil peach margarita to name a few.

This peach version is that little bit lighter and not quite as sweet as the more typical mango, but wonderfully fragrant and delicious. I added a little mint for an extra burst of summery freshness and it works really well with all the other flavors.

This is a really quick drink to make, just whizz everything up and serve, and while you might think it's something you just have with curry, it is really great anytime you feel like a nice refreshing drink. It's much lighter than a milkshake but has that same creaminess. It also has the fruitiness and lightness of a juice or agua fresca.

This peach lassi is so quick and easy to make, plus it's pretty good for you, too. So make any excuse to get the blender out and whizz one up soon.

Try these other refreshing drinks:

• cantaloupe agua fresca
• tropical fruit smoothie
• papaya lemonade
• Plus get more drinks recipes in the archives.

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