Mango Lassi (Yogurt Mango Drink)
Local name: आम की लस्सी
In short: A thick, chilled drink of ripe mango blended with yogurt, a little milk and cardamom. Ready in five minutes, with fruit or good canned pulp. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 3 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 165 kcal
Mango lassi is a thick, chilled drink of ripe mango blended with yogurt, a little milk and cardamom. Lassi itself is an old Punjabi yogurt drink, sweet or salted, and the mango version is a summer favorite across India and a regular in Indian restaurants abroad. It takes five minutes with a blender. The quality of the mango makes all the difference, so use fruit that is very ripe and fragrant, or good canned pulp.
Instructions
- Peel the mangoes and cut the flesh away from the stone into chunks.
- Blend the mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, cardamom and ice for about 1 minute, until completely smooth and frothy.
- Taste and add more sugar if the mango was tart, or a splash of milk if the lassi is too thick.
- Pour into tall glasses, scatter with the pistachios and serve right away.
Tips
- Ripe, fragrant mangoes make the best lassi. If the fruit is tart, add more sugar, and for fibrous mangoes, use canned pulp so the drink stays smooth.
- Freeze the mango chunks ahead and blend them instead of using ice. This gives a thicker, colder lassi that does not water down.
Questions and answers
Can I make mango lassi with frozen mango?
Yes. Frozen mango gives a thick, cold lassi without any ice. Taste and sweeten as needed, because frozen fruit can be less sweet.
Is mango lassi a traditional drink?
Lassi is a traditional Punjabi yogurt drink, usually sweet or salted. Mango lassi is a popular summer version made with ripe mango or pulp.
Can I make mango lassi ahead of time?
Blend it up to 6 hours ahead and keep it in the fridge. It separates a little, so stir or blend again briefly before serving.
How long does it take to make Mango Lassi (Yogurt Mango Drink)?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Mango Lassi (Yogurt Mango Drink)?
About 165 kcal per serving, with 5 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 165 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
