Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Mango cubes (fresh ripe mango peeled and chopped, or frozen mango, or 1 cup canned mango pulp)
- 1 cup Plain yogurt (whole milk yogurt, cold)
- 1/2 cup Milk (or water to adjust consistency, cold)
- 4 teaspoon Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch Cardamom powder (Elaichi, optional)
For Garnish (optional)
- Saffron strands (Kesar)
- Pistachios (chopped)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Combine the mango cubes, plain yogurt, cold milk, sugar, and a pinch of cardamom powder in a blender. Blend everything until smooth and creamy, ensuring the mango is fully pureed and well mixed with the yogurt.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the thickness of the lassi and add a little water or some ice cubes if you prefer a thinner, colder drink. Blend again briefly to incorporate the additional liquid and chill further.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the mango lassi into serving glasses. Chill in the refrigerator if desired before serving. Garnish each glass with a few saffron strands and optionally sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top for an appealing finish.
Notes
- Use ripe mangoes for the best natural sweetness and flavor; if using canned mango pulp, reduce added sugar accordingly.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of your mangoes and personal preference.
- Cardamom powder adds an aromatic, traditional flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives like coconut yogurt and almond milk.
- Adding ice cubes during blending makes the lassi colder and refreshing.
- Saffron and pistachios are optional garnish but add a lovely touch for presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
