The lassi, a chilled yogurt drink born in the Punjab region of India, has been dubbed the world's oldest smoothie. Though it originated as a savory beverage — a salted yogurt-milk with a few spices ...

Elizabeth Falkner is a celebrated chef, artist, author, consultant, and cofounder of the spirits brand T'Maro. She has owned several restaurants, including San Francisco's Citizen Cake; authored ...

Even when the mangoes at your local grocery store are expensive, hard, and completely flavorless, you don't have to give up hopes of a delicious mango lassi. True fans of this creamy, cool, refreshing ...

Phoenicians need not travel to India to sample lassi, a drink that blends yogurt, water, and sugar (pretty much the Indian version of an ice-cold shake). Several Indian restaurants in the Valley make ...

The beginning of summer in India – indeed, the entire subcontinent – is marked by the beginning of mango season. The combination of soaring temperatures and these sweet, juicy fruit at the market ...

The refreshing and cool mango lassi is a fan favorite when it comes to Indian cuisine. Originating in the Punjab region of India around 1000 B.C., the lassi, which refers to general yogurt-based ...

Mouth-puckeringly tart, slightly sweet, cool, and creamy, the mango lassi is a natural pairing with spicy Indian dishes as its dairy base quells fiery bursts of heat. Thankfully, like its smoothie kin ...

Walking by its unassuming storefront, you might never guess that Berkeley’s Priya Indian Cuisine is home to some of the Bay Area’s best Indian dishes. When this family business opened a decade ago, ...

In our Drink of the Week segment, we’ll showcase one unique type of beer, wine, cocktail — you name it — to try at one of the countless breweries, bars and restaurants from around the basin. Over the ...