Cardamom Saffron Lassi

Ingredients

• 20 cardamom pods

• 10 saffron strands

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 cup whole-milk yogurt

• 3 oz heavy cream (optional)

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar

• 1 drop of green food coloring (very optional)

Recipe

• Crush cardamom pods, take out the seeds and discard shells

• Microwave half of the milk in a bowl to near boiling, then steep the cardamom & saffron in it for 5 minutes

• Strain out the cardamom & saffron

• Blend all of the ingredients together

• Chill for at least a couple hours, serve over ice