Mango Lassi Recipe
Mango Lassi is a popular yogurt-based drink originating from India and is widely consumed throughout South Asia. It is made by blending ripe mangoes, yogurt, sugar, and water, resulting in a sweet and refreshing drink that is perfect for hot summer days. The drink can be made in various consistency levels ranging from thin and runny to thick and creamy. Mango Lasso is typically served chilled and garnished with a sprinkle of ground cardamom and a sprig of mint for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 mango
- 4 to 5 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups yogurt / dahi / curd
- 2 to 3 tbsp whipped cream
- 4 to 5 ice cubes
- For Garnishing
- 3 to 4 mint leaves
- 2 tbsp chopped mangoes
- 2 almond / badam
- 2 cashew
- 2 pistachios
- ¼ cup whipped cream
Instructions
Preparations
- Chop mangoes in small cubes
- Crush ice cubes and keep it back in freezer
- Chop mint leaves.
- Finely chop almonds, cashews and pistachios
- If you don’t have whipped cream, then take fresh cream / malai and whisk it in a chilled bowl.
Making
- In a blender, puree the mangoes with sugar. Don’t leave any chunks of mangoes.
- Add the yogurt and whipped cream. However, you can skip whipped cream if you want.
- Blend until all the ingredients are mixed well, evenly and the yogurt has become smooth.
- You can add some milk or water while blending, if you prefer thin consistency.
- Taste Mango Lassi and adjust the sweetness by adding sugar and decrease the sweetness by adding milk or yogurt.
- Pour Mango Lassi in glasses and garnish it with crushed ice cubes, mint leaves and chopped dryfruits.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Ice Crusher
Notes & Tips
- Mangoes: Use mangoes that are in season, fresh, ripe and sweet. You can use any variety of mangoes, but they should be pulpy, juicy, fleshy and have a sweet taste. Avoid using mangoes that are fibrous or stringy.
- Yogurt: Full-fat or whole milk yogurt give a creamy consistency in mango lassi recipe. For low-fat options, make the lassi with skimmed milk yogurt or low fat yogurt. Packaged curd also works well. But make sure that your curd or yogurt is not too sour or tangy. Greek yogurt is another option to try this lassi with. Add some water or milk to thin the consistency a bit if using greek yogurt.
- Sweeteners: You can use honey, brown sugar, castor sugar or jaggery as an alternative to white sugar.
- Vegan Options: Use almond yogurt, cashew yogurt or coconut milk yogurt to make a vegan mango lassi.
- Scaling: Make a large batch of this recipe by increasing the ingredients proportionately.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Mango Lassi Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
259
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
32
mg
11
%
Sodium
80
mg
3
%
Potassium
458
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
39
g
43
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1496
IU
30
%
Vitamin C
41
mg
50
%
Calcium
221
mg
22
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.