Indika's Spiced Lassi

The rock salt required for this recipe can be found at Indian grocery stores. If not available, substitute with kosher salt

1 lbs. plain whole milk yogurt
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp Indian rock salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Whisk all of the ingredients and serve over ice

(Recipe courtesy of Anita Jaisinghani, chef/owner of Restaurant Indika, located at 12665 Memorial Drive in Houston, 713-984-1725, indikausa.com.)