Creamy Mango Lassi Recipe
Mango Lassi is a refreshing and creamy Indian yogurt-based drink made by blending ripe mangoes, yogurt, milk, and a touch of sweetness. This traditional beverage is flavored with a hint of cardamom and served chilled, perfect for cooling down on a hot day or accompanying spicy meals.
- Author: Lena
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Primary Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped very ripe mango (fresh, frozen, or canned mango pulp)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 teaspoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Dash ground cardamom (optional)
- Ice (optional)
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the chopped ripe mango, plain yogurt, milk, honey (or sugar), and a dash of ground cardamom if using into the blender.
- Blend: Blend the ingredients on high speed for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: For a thicker lassi, blend in some ice or you can serve the lassi over ice cubes to chill it further.
- Serve: Pour the blended mango lassi into a glass and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of ground cardamom for garnish and extra flavor.
- Store: If not serving immediately, keep the mango lassi refrigerated for up to 24 hours for best freshness.
Notes
- Use very ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Honey can be substituted with sugar or any sweetener of choice.
- Cardamom is optional but adds a traditional aromatic touch.
- For a vegan version, substitute yogurt and milk with coconut yogurt and plant-based milk, respectively.
- Serving over ice cubes chills the drink without diluting the flavor.
Keywords: Mango Lassi, Indian drink, Yogurt drink, Mango smoothie, Refreshing beverage, Summer drink, Cardamom lassi