Mango Lassi is a popular yogurt-based drink from India. It is fresh, naturally sweetened, and loaded with nutrients from mango and yogurt. While we can enjoy mango lassi as it is, it also makes a great accompaniment with some of the Indian meals.
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What is Lassi?
Lassi is a popular and traditional yogurt-based drink that originated in North India. This delicious drink is a blend of yogurt, cold water or ice, and spices. There are two types of lassi, salty and sweet, and sweet lassi most often include fruits.
About Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi, a blend of yogurt and mango, is sweet, thick, soothing, delicious, and refreshing. It is my absolute favorite drink in the mango season. It provides a cooling effect on hot summer days and gives the satisfaction of a dessert-like treat.
Making Mango Lassi is straightforward, quick, and easy. All we need is a good blender; throw all the ingredients into the blender and blend until everything is combined to a smooth consistency.
Ingredients
- Mangos: Use ripe and sweet mangos, so there is no need to add a whole lot of sugar. Also, choose mangos that are not too fibrous. You can use your favorite type of mangos, but they should be juicy, sweet, and pulpy.
- Yogurt: I prefer to use whole milk yogurt to make lassi for a rich and creamy taste. I have used plain Homemade Yogurt, but you can use store-bought or Greek yogurt. If using Greek or thick yogurt, add more ice or cold water to get the right consistency. You can also add milk to thin the consistency if you prefer. Whichever yogurt you use, make sure it is not too sour.
- Sweetener: I have added organic cane sugar to make the lassi sweeter, but you can also use other sweeteners of your choice. Instead of sugar, we can also use honey, maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar.
- Flavors / Spices: To add any flavor to the mango lassi is optional, but adding a pinch of flavor enhances the taste of the lassi. I have added cardamom powder, but the other options are vanilla, rose water, or saffron.
How To Make Mango Lassi
- Add mango cubes, yogurt, sugar, cardamom powder, and ice into the blender.
- Blend until everything is mixed well and has a smooth consistency.
- If you want the mango lassi thinner, adjust the consistency by adding more ice or cold water. You can also add some milk if you prefer.
- Pour mango lassi into the serving glasses.
Garnishing and Serving Suggestions
- Pour the chilled mango lassi into the serving glasses and serve as it is.
- Or garnish the mango lassi with chopped pistachios and saffron strands.
- Garnish the mango lassi with mint leaves or chopped almonds.
- You can also add some more mango chunks on top.
- Top the mango lassi with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert-like treat.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh, ripe, and sweet mangos for the best result. Also, choose mangos that are not fibrous and stringy.
- For a creamy and rich consistency, use whole or full-fat milk yogurt.
- If using Greek yogurt, add more ice or some cold water for the right consistency.
- If yogurt is tangy, you can add some milk to balance the taste if you prefer.
- To make it vegan, use non-dairy yogurt.
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Mango Lassi / Homemade Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi is sweet, delicious, refreshing, and nutrition-packed Indian drink, perfect for hot summer days.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups mango cubes ((2 large fresh and ripe mangos, peeled and chopped))
- 1½ cups plain yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoon organic cane sugar or to taste
- A pinch of cardamom powder
- ½ cup ice
- 5-6 pistachios chopped for garnishing ((optional))
- A few saffron strands for garnishing ((optional))
Instructions
- Add mango cubes, yogurt, sugar, cardamom powder, and ice into the blender.
- Blend until everything is mixed well and has a smooth consistency.
- If you want a thinner consistency of mango lassi, add more ice or cold water. You can also add some milk if you prefer.
- Pour mango lassi into the serving glasses.
Garnishing and Serving Suggestions
- Pour the chilled mango lassi into the serving glasses and serve as it is.
- Or garnish the mango lassi with chopped pistachios and saffron strands.
- Garnish the mango lassi with mint leaves or chopped almonds.
- You can also add some more mango chunks on the top.
- For a dessert-like treat, top the mango lassi with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Storing and Freezing
- This lassi can be refrigerated for up to a day. However, you can freeze the mango lassi in the popsicle molds and enjoy it as frozen yogurt.
Notes
- Mangos: Use ripe and sweet mangos, so there is no need to add a whole lot of sugar. Also, choose mangos that are not too fibrous. You can use your favorite type of mangos, but they should be juicy, sweet, and pulpy.
- Yogurt: I prefer to use whole milk yogurt to make lassi for a rich and creamy taste. I have used plain homemade yogurt, but you can use store-bought or Greek yogurt. If using Greek or thick yogurt, add more ice or cold water to get the right consistency. You can also add milk to thin the consistency if you prefer. Whichever yogurt you use, make sure it is not too sour.
- Sweetener: I have added organic cane sugar to make the lassi sweeter, but you can also use other sweeteners of choice. Instead of sugar, we can also use honey, maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar.
- Flavors / Spices: To add any flavor to the mango lassi, is optional but adding a pinch of flavor enhances the taste of lassi. I have added cardamom powder, but the other options are vanilla, rose water, or saffron.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 172kcalCarbohydrates : 30gProtein : 5gFat : 4gSaturated Fat : 3gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 1gCholesterol : 16mgSodium : 60mgPotassium : 375mgFiber : 2gSugar : 29gVitamin A : 1311IUVitamin C : 41mgCalcium : 162mgIron : 1mg
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