Best Mango Lassi

This quick and easy refreshing Mango Lassi is the perfect balance of sweet mangoes and tangy yogurt, made easy in a blender in less than ten minutes. Enjoy them for a quick breakfast treat or dessert.

Course beverage

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Indian mango drink, Indian mango lassi, mango drink, mango lassi drink

Prep Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2 cups chopped mango fresh or frozen
1 ½ cups plain whole milk yogurt
1 cup milk
¼ cup honey
1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder ground cardamom or cinnamon (reserve a pinch for garnish)
mint sprigs optional garnish

Instructions

Put the mango, yogurt, milk, honey, and cardamom or cinnamon in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses and top with mint sprig and a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon.

Notes

Frozen mango, fresh mango, or canned mango pulp can be used. Some frozen fruits taste better than fresh in blender recipes because they are flash-frozen at their peak ripeness.
Use whole milk full-fat yogurt for a creamy consistency and the best flavor. Full-fat Greek yogurt is a great option.
Alternate sweeteners include granulated sugar, maple syrup, and agave. They can be substituted for honey at a 1:1 ratio.
For a mango milkshake-like consistency, add a cup of ice cubes.
For a dairy-free or vegan mango lassi, substitute coconut milk or almond milk for cow's milk and coconut yogurt for whole milk yogurt.
This Indian recipe is generally topped with cardamom or saffron strands. Both of those spices are difficult to find and can be fairly pricey. For a pretty comparable substitute for cardamom, use equal parts ground cinnamon and ground ginger. Or top with chopped pistachios or almond slivers

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