Ayurvedic Lassi F or Warding Off Gas and Bloating

Refresh your digestion and ease discomfort with this Ayurvedic Lassi, a spiced yogurt drink specially crafted to combat gas and bloating. Made with probiotic-rich plain yogurt, room-temperature water, and a medley of digestive spices like roasted cumin, ground fennel, and coriander, this soothing recipe is both nourishing and functional. Grated fresh ginger adds a zesty kick, while a pinch of Himalayan pink salt enhances electrolyte balance. Optional additions like honey or jaggery provide a subtle sweetness to complement the savory flavors. Ready in just 5 minutes, this recipe is a quick and effective remedy to promote gut health. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an herbal aroma and serve at room temperature to optimize digestion. It's a sip of Ayurvedic wellness in every glass!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Plain yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat preferred)
• 1 cup Water (room temperature)
• 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder (roasted, optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground fennel seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (or sea salt)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro leaves (finely chopped, optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Honey or jaggery (optional for slight sweetness)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt and water. Whisk them together vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and frothy. Alternatively, you can blend the mixture in a blender for 15-20 seconds.

Step 2

Add the grated ginger, cumin powder, ground fennel seeds, ground coriander, and Himalayan pink salt to the yogurt-water mixture. Stir well to incorporate all the spices evenly.

Step 3

Taste the lassi. If you prefer a slightly sweet flavor to balance the spices, add honey or jaggery at this stage and mix well.

Step 4

Pour the spiced lassi into serving glasses.

Step 5

If desired, garnish with finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves for an added touch of flavor and freshness.

Step 6

Serve immediately at room temperature to support optimal digestion.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(252.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	170.2

Total Fat 8.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 31.0mg	0%
Sodium 115.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 98IU	0%
Calcium 312.5mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 414.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.7%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 37.2%