Michael \"Dog3\" wrote:
>
> "modom (palindrome guy)" >
> : in rec.food.cooking
>
> > On Fri, 9 Jan 2009 22:53:44 -0500, "Cheryl"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>Must be high calorie, not full of fat but lots of protein would be
> >>good, and while we're at it, well rounded with veggies high in
> >>antioxidants. A soup that can be blended fine but still taste good.
> >>The foods that cause distress are high fat and anything he has to
> >>chew. Can only eat about 2 oz at a time. My dad.
> >
> > Such a genuinely touching request. I asked my wife her opinion and
> > she suggested this:
> >
> > A smoothie made with tofu such as this one from "This Can't Be Tofu!"
> > by Deborah Madison
> >
> > 1 1/2 cups soy milk
> > 1.2 cup silken tofu
> > 1/3 cup peanut butter
> > 1 Tblsp honey
> > 1 banana
> > 5 ice cubes
> >
> > Puree soy milk and tofu in a blender until smooth. Add the remaining
> > ingredients and puree once more till smooth and cold. Serve in small
> > glasses.
> >
> > Maybe some variation of the above could be a little help?
> >
> > I'm also thinking of a super rich, much reduced stock made from veal
> > bones as the base of a pureed soup. A super dense veal stock pureed
> > with roasted carrots, ginger and a little lemon juice might taste
> > good.
>
> I make smoothies all the time. I love them but I'venever thought of
> making a savory smoothie. Nice idea.
>
> Michael
>

Common enough in Indian restaurants.

Savoury Lassi (serves 4)

3 cups plain yogurt
1 cup cold water.
1 fresh green chili, seeded and very finely chopped
½ tsp ground cumin,
salt and pepper,
fresh cilantro or mint leaves to decorate, crushed ice to serve

Pour the yogurt and water into a bowl and blend for 1 min. Stir in the
chili, cumin, season to taste with salt and pepper. Let it chill in the
refrigerator for 30 min.

Leave out the chile in this case. Can be seasoned any way at all.