"...and sweet lassi, a frothy drink of yogurt, water, and sugar that serves very well to moderate the heat of some of the spicier dishes." - Kept: An American Househusband in India.

In India there are both sweet and salty lassis. The salty version, I've found, is an acquired taste, and over time I've acquired it. But for a simple, deliciously exotic treat the whole family will love, you can't beat a sweet lassi. - g