Ingredients

• 3 cardamom pods*, lightly crushed
• 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup water
• Garnish: freshly grated nutmeg; ground cardamom

Instructions

1. Remove seeds from cardamom pods (discard pods) and transfer to a blender. Add yogurt, sugar, nutmeg, and water and blend until smooth. If drink is too thick, thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve over ice in tall glasses.
2. *Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).