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Pakistani Yogurt Drink 2

Serves 4 to 6 Beverage vegetarian, Beverages

Pakistani Yogurt Drink 2

Pakistani Yogurt Drink 2 is a staple across the bustling cities of Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Islamabad. It's a cooling antidote to the midday heat, often consumed at home with family around the table. This version captures the essence of a traditional family recipe, where salt is measured by intuition and the richness of yogurt is embraced with no reservations.

The drink offers a creamy texture balanced by a subtle saltiness, refreshing and satisfying with each sip. The addition of cold water and ice enhances its rejuvenating quality, making it a favorite to share on warm afternoons. This is not just a drink but a shared experience, poured generously into glasses as the conversation flows.

Ingredients

  • 400 gyogurt
  • 300 mlcold water
  • 1/2 tspfine sea salt
  • as neededice

Method

  1. Start by ensuring your yogurt is chilled. Place 400 g of yogurt in the refrigerator for at least an hour before you begin preparing the drink. This chilling step is crucial as it helps the yogurt maintain its thick and creamy texture when mixed with water.
  2. Once the yogurt is chilled, measure 300 ml of cold water. Use a measuring jug to ensure accuracy, as the balance of yogurt to water is essential for achieving the traditional consistency and flavor of the drink.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled yogurt and the cold water. Use a whisk to gently blend the two ingredients together. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform, with no lumps of yogurt remaining. This gentle mixing helps retain the yogurt's creamy texture and ensures the flavors meld together without losing the yogurt's natural aroma.
  4. Add 1/2 tsp of fine sea salt to the yogurt mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the salt evenly. The salt should enhance the flavor without overpowering the subtle tang of the yogurt.
  5. Prepare your serving glasses by adding a few ice cubes to each. This will keep the drink refreshingly cold, which is a key characteristic of this traditional beverage.
  6. Pour the yogurt drink into the prepared glasses, filling them to just below the rim. Serve immediately to enjoy the drink at its best, with the yogurt's creaminess balanced by the coolness of the ice and the subtle saltiness enhancing the overall flavor.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Pakistani Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Pakistani Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Pakistani volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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