Description
Learn how to make a delicious Mango Lassi with this easy recipe. This classic Indian drink is creamy, fruity, and spiced just right for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1½ cup (280 grams) Mangoes, chopped (sweet ripe mangoes or 1 cup canned sweetened pulp)
- ¾ cup (175 grams) cold plain yogurt (Indian curd)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold milk (or water and/or 4 ice cubes)
- 1½ to 3 tablespoons (18 to 36 grams) sugar, adjust to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped nuts (unsalted pistachios)
- 1 pinch saffron strands
- 4 tablespoons whipped cream
Instructions
- How to make Mango Lassi in a blender
Skip this step if using canned mango pulp. Rinse the mangoes and chill them for a few hours. Peel and cube them to keep them cold after blending.
- Blend Ingredients:
In a blender, combine mangoes, yogurt, milk (or water/ice), cardamom powder, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency:
Taste test and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more sugar, milk, ice, or mangoes.
- Serve:
Pour the Mango Lassi into glasses. Optionally refrigerate for a colder drink.
- Garnish:
Sprinkle with sliced pistachios or saffron before serving.
- Mason Jar Method:
Combine mango pulp, yogurt, milk, sugar, cardamom, and ice cubes in a jar. Shake well and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and milk substitutes.
- You can adjust the sweetness and thickness to suit your taste preferences.
- Experiment with different nuts or spices for unique flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 300ml)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg