Sparkling Savory Mint Lime Cooler Recipes

MINTY LIME COOLER

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender. Puree until smooth. Fill two tall glasses halffull with ice cubes. Pour half of the lime juice concentrate in each. Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint and serve.

SPARKLING SAVORY MINT-LIME COOLER

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, blend together all the ingredients (except the ice) until smooth.2. Serve as is or add more sparkling water and adjust seasonings to taste, and serve over ice.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SAVORY YOGURT COOLER

Steps:

• 1. Place the yogurt and ice in a blender and blend until frothy. Transfer to a serving jar or a punch bowl.2. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the cumin seeds and black pepper they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the black salt and then mix the spices into the lussi.VARIATION: Make a southern Indian version by using 1/4 teaspoon ground black mustard seeds, 1 to 2 teaspoons ground dried curry leavers, and a scant pinch of ground asafoetida in place of the cumin, black pepper, and black salt.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.