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A beverage common in India that is made from yogurt and served plain or flavored. This drink is often served as a coolant which becomes a means to soften the hot and spicy aftertaste of many curry dishes served in Indian regions. Similar to a thick milkshake in consistency, a plain lassi is often salted or sweetened and may have a little cardamom added as a seasoning. A flavored lassi is made with fruit as the main flavoring ingredient.