Mango Lassi – The Perfect Homemade Version
Mango Lassi, is a yogurt based smoothie combining yogurt, mango and a little sweetener. It is light and refreshing in its classic avatar. Not supersweet as you find in many restaurants. Odds are some restaurants also use less yogurt and more milk to keep the lassi a little more shelf stable. This is my daughter’ favorite lassi and she likes the homemake tangy version.
My Mango Lassi Story
I myself am partial to starting my morning with a fruit based lassi, I have a strawberry lassi and a papaya lassi that I am fond off. In season, I will work with any fruit that is nice and plentiful Honestly a good glass of lassi with light or no sugar is a good way to start the morning. Making the lassi with fresh mangoes like I do will give you a paler color.
Traditionally when meshing fruit with yogurt a little spice is added. This helps with the digestion I add just a pinch of fresh cardamom. I do not like to clutter the flavor.
My Yogurt Ritual
Homemade yogurt is a ritual in my house. Granted an instant pot assisted ritual. But, seriously this is the best kind to use for a lassi. It is naturally tart and the whey offers the right texture without adding extra water. In fact, a drink like this will set you back 3 to4 bucks somewhere like whole foods. Another reason to take out that instant pot and learn to use it. You have my book and of course my yogurt recipe here for inspiration.
How to Enjoy your Mango Lassi
I know you might think of this as an accompaniment to your favorite Indian meal. Let me tell you a secret, strictly speaking this would be too heavy and a bit of a faux pax in India. This said, in summer finish your meal with a refreshing lassi. It works as a wholesome substitute to dessert.
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Mango Lassi is a classic yogurt smoothie, this version is light and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mangoes, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup natural yogurt (note use soy yogurt to keep this vegan)
- 3/4 to 1 cup water (depending on the thickness of your yogurt)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- Sugar or Brown Sugar to taste (see note)
Instructions
- Place the chopped mangoes, yogurt and water into the blender.
- Add in the cardamom, salt, and sugar if using.
- Puree until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve right away, alternately chill for 1 hour and serve.
Notes
The sweetness depends on the mangoes and taste, we often do not add sugar or add about 2 tablespoons for this recipe for 4