India’s Lassi Gets a New Twist with Soursop

Soursop (Guanabana) Lassi

From my first book, The Age GRACEFULLY Cookbook, here is an easy and delicious beverage featuring guanabana. Called, Soursop Lassi, it’s essentially a lassi drink from India made with yogurt and a pinch of salt. Mango lassi is very popular in Indian restaurants. I put a South American spin on the healthful drink by using guanabana in place of the mango. Guanabana provides antioxidants, immune-boosting vitamin C and riboflavin. Yogurt has beneficial probiotics that aid digestion and gut health. Learn more about the benefits of soursop here. You can find frozen guanabana pulp in Latin markets.

Ingredients

2 cups plain non-fat yogurt
½ tsp. salt
4 Tbs. honey (optional)
2 cups soursop (guanabana) pulp
Mint leaves for garnish

Procedure

Combine the yogurt, salt, honey and soursop in a blender and mix at low speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Garnish with the mint leaves if desired.