Spiced Indian Yogurt

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt
• Kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons toasted and ground cumin seeds, divided
• 1 Serrano chilli lightly bruised, optional
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish

Directions

Whisk the yogurt, water, black salt, salt, and 11/2 teaspoons cumin powder in a large bowl until the mixture turns lightly foamy. Drop in the Serrano chilli, if you’re using it, then add the chopped coriander leaves and stir. Pour the drink into glasses, finish each with the remaining cumin powder and a coriander leaf, and serve right away.