When Gulrez Azhar travels from his Seattle-area home to Uttar Pradesh in northern India, where he grew up, he occasionally tries an "American thing": smiling at and greeting total strangers. "People ...

Go ahead and laugh: Until very recently, I thought all lassis were sweet and mango-flavored. Here in the United States, even the best Indian restaurants tend to overlook other flavors. It took talking ...

Lassi is a creamy Indian yogurt–based beverage similar to a thin smoothie, usually with fruit and sweetener added, and often salt, too. Savory versions are made with salt and spices such as cardamom ...

India's rich and varied cuisine is not just about the hot curries and sugary treats; it is also a treasure trove of traditional drinks that evoke the spirit of every region. From the richness of ...

So yes, some people in India love their lassi so much that they mix up the drink in a washing machine! Heat researcher Gulrez Azhar says it's a... Why India's yogurt drink lassi is the perfect drink ...