Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi is a popular traditional Indian yogurt-based drink made with ripe mangoes, yogurt, milk, and flavored with cardamom. It’s creamy, refreshing, and perfect for hot weather.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe mango (fresh or canned), chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 4–5 ice cubes
- Chopped pistachios or saffron strands for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the mango if using fresh mangoes.
- In a blender, add the chopped mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, ground cardamom, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with chopped pistachios or saffron if desired.
- Serve immediately, chilled.
Notes
- You can use canned mango pulp if fresh mangoes are not available.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of the mangoes.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker lassi.
- Add a splash of rose water for an aromatic twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mango lassi, Indian drink, yogurt drink, summer beverage, mango smoothie
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