Banana Cardamom Lassi

Banana.........I remember my mom having a banana along with a glass of milk every night ...she said it induces sleep, but for me it was more to do with putting on weight ...

A Banana a day + Glass of Milk = Extra pounds

The Banana s I find here are Cavendish Banana's, while back in India you can have as plenty as 10 options for varied purposes......

Another main ingredient i have used here is Yogurt / Curd

Not so long ago, yogurt was considered something only health food junkies ate. Now, it is a dietary staple for many who enjoy the taste, convenience, low calories, and, yes, health benefits.

Yogurt can even help you slim down, according to recent studies showing a low-calorie diet that includes three servings of dairy a day can help promote weight loss. Orlansky says yogurt is very appealing to those wanting to lose weight because of the protein/carbohydrate combination it offers.

"These nutrient combinations can help stave off hunger," she explains, adding that, "Yogurt contains about 30% of the recommended daily value in calcium and should be added to the diet since most American adults are not drinking milk."

Yogurt is made by curdling milk with purified cultures. That means that in addition to protein and calcium, it is high in live active organisms called probiotics. These can boost your immunity, prevent yeast infections, and keep your gastrointestinal tract health

so here is a quick - fix recipe for weight - health conscious guys

P.S : I have used Cavendish variety but you can opt for other options too

BANANA CARDAMOM LASSI

1 ripe Banana

1 ripe Cardamom powder

1 cup Yoghurt

1/2 cup Icecubes

Method of preparation

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend it for a minute until smooth.

Serve in a chilled glass.

I also found this link which you might like to try - http://www.shot-cocktail-recipe.com/cocktail-recipes/banana_summer_in_the_city.html

Bye for now.....will be back with a bang with more experimentation  !!!!