Lassi

The frothy layer will leave you with a delectable lassi moustache, and a craving for more! Made from yogurt beaten down to a liquid with the help of added water, the drink comes with a sprinkling of spices, salt or sugar, and a garnishing of mint. Little wonder it is India’s favorite summer cooler.

Flavors of Lassi

This refreshing drink traces its roots to the state of Punjab in north India. Today, Punjab is known not just for its drinks, but also for food. A culinary tour will take you through dhabas (roadside food stalls), that dot the country-side. Here, seated upon a traditional woven bed, you will be served kulchas, (bread filled with vegetables, herbs and spices), slathered with butter.

A Traditional Punjabi Meal

 

Lamb Tikka Kebabs being Grilled on a Hot Skillet

If you’re hankering after an up-market experience, there are several fancy restaurants in Punjab’s major city, Amritsar.

Golden Temple – Amritsar, Punjab

An informative guide can also lead you to eateries which cook-up local dishes, only less spicy, so as to suit the foreign palate. End the meal with a visit to a sweet shop for some Gajar ka Halwa (carrot pudding) that melts in the mouth.

Gajar Halwa

Next, we head due south to the town of Coorg to get a taste of the famous South Indian Filter Coffee.