Cumin Mint Breakfast Chaas

Roasted cumin gives plain yogurt a warm, earthy flavor, while mint adds a fresh finish. Diluting and whisking the yogurt makes it much lighter than lassi or a thick smoothie. The spices may settle a little, so give the glass another stir as you drink. This is a savory breakfast option with no fruit or syrup involved. A modest pinch of salt brings the flavors together, but you can leave it out and still enjoy the contrast.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Plain unsweetened yogurt
• 5 oz Cold water
• 1/8 tsp Ground roasted cumin
• 4 leaf Mint leaves, finely chopped
• 0 tsp Fine salt (optional)

Make it

1. Whisk the yogurt with the water until smooth.
2. Add the cumin, chopped mint and optional salt, then whisk again until lightly frothy.
3. Serve cold and stir if the spices settle.

Benefits

Yogurt · a little protein

Yogurt brings some protein to the mix—a nutrient involved in maintaining the body’s tissues, alongside a toasted, savory edge from cumin.

Cumin · a flavor worth noticing

Using cumin beside yogurt and mint gives the glass a toasted, savory edge, creating its own flavor without needing carbonation or an alcoholic pour.

Contains milk.