Mango Lassi Recipe
Making an authentic mango lassi at home is wonderfully simple and incredibly rewarding. With just a few fresh ingredients and the right balance, you can enjoy a creamy, refreshing drink that captures the essence of Indian summer.
Ingredients
- 2 large Mangoes about 1½ cups pulp Use ripe, sweet Alphonso, Kesar, or Ataulfo mangoes for best flavour
- 1 cup 240 ml Yoghurt Full-fat plain yoghurt for creaminess; Greek yoghurt for extra thick lassi
- ½ cup 120 ml Milk Whole milk preferred; can use almond or oat milk for vegan versions
- 2–3 tbsp Sugar or Honey Adjust to taste; skip or use stevia for sugar-free version
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder Optional for aroma and traditional touch
- Ice cubes Optional for a chilled and frothy texture
Instructions
- Peel and chop the mangoes, ensuring you remove all the fibrous bits.2 large Mangoes about 1½ cups pulp
- Blend mango pieces into a smooth puree.
- Add yoghurt, milk, sugar (or honey), and cardamom powder.1 cup 240 ml Yoghurt, ½ cup 120 ml Milk, 2–3 tbsp Sugar or Honey, ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
- Blend again until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour into glasses and optionally garnish with chopped nuts or saffron strands.Ice cubes Optional