Indian Mango Lassi
A creamy Indian mango yogurt drink blended with ripe fruit, honey, cardamom, and ice.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Two serving glasses
Ingredients
Mango Lassi
- 2 cups ripe mango chunks fresh or unsweetened mango pulp
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt cold
- 1/2 cup cold water or milk plus more for a thinner drink
- 2 tbsp honey adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom plus more for garnish
- 1 cup ice
- 1/8 tsp fine salt optional, to balance sweetness
Garnish
- 2 tbsp diced mango optional
- 1/8 tsp ground cardamom optional
Instructions
Blend:
- Add the mango, yogurt, water or milk, honey, cardamom, ice, and salt if using to a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and frothy. Taste and adjust the honey or liquid as needed.
Serve:
- Pour the lassi into two chilled glasses.
- Top with diced mango and a light pinch of cardamom if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using sweetened mango pulp, reduce or omit the honey until you taste the blended lassi.
- For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened coconut yogurt and cold water or coconut milk.
- Chill the mango and yogurt first for the thickest, coldest drink.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 43g