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Mango Lassi Recipe
A traditional Mango Lassi blends ripe mango cubes with plain yogurt, milk, sugar, and a hint of cardamom for a refreshing smooth drink. Its creamy texture and natural sweetness come from ripe mangoes and yogurt, balanced by cooling milk and optional spices like cardamom and saffron, creating a rich but light beverage. This drink suits warm days or as a soothing palate cleanser alongside spicy meals, and can be garnished with pistachios or saffron for added aroma and appeal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Mango cubes (fresh mango peeled and chopped, choose very ripe mango or frozen mango or 1 cup of canned mango pulp)
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt whole milk yogurt, cold
- 1/2 cup milk of choice or water to adjust consistency, cold
- 4 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste
- 1 pinch cardamom powder optional, aka Elaichi
- saffron to garnish, optional, aka Kesar
Instructions
- Put mango, yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency to your taste by adding water or blend in some ice cubes.
- Pour mango lassi in serving glasses. Keep it chilled before serving. Garnish with saffron and/or pistachios (see notes for more garnish options).
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Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for best flavor; frozen or canned mango pulp works if fresh isn’t available.
- Adjust thickness by adding cold milk, water, or ice cubes to suit preference.
- Garnish traditionally with saffron and pistachios; mint, sliced almonds, or chopped mango can be alternatives.
- Prepare just before serving for best freshness; can refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- For a vegan option, substitute with almond milk yogurt and almond milk.
- Enjoy as a drink or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as a dessert.
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
436mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.