Strawberry Lassi

Source: Gourmet, April 2005

1 pound fresh strawberries, trimmed and
    halved (3 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups plain yogurt (whole-milk or low-fat)
1 cup ice cubes

Puree strawberries with sugar, cardamom, and a pinch of salt in a blender until smooth. Add yogurt and ice, then pur e until smooth again.

Makes about 5 cups.