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a glass full of mango lassi, garnished with saffron strands and crushed pistachios, with another such glass in the background
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Mango Lassi Recipe (Indian Yogurt Drink)

easy recipe to make rich and creamy mango lassi + notes on how to adjust this Indian yogurt drink to suit your tastebuds
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 188kcal

Equipment

  • Blender / Mixer

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup mango pulp store-bought / made from fresh mangoes
  • ½ cup yogurt thick, full fat
  • ¼ cup milk whole, full fat
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar or a sweetener of your choice

For Garnish

  • cardamom powder (elaichi powder) optional
  • crushed pistachios optional
  • saffron strands optional

Instructions

  • In a blender, blend together the mango pulp, yogurt, milk, water, and sugar.
  • Once you've blended it well, pour it into a serving jar, and preferably chill the drink in the refrigerator for an hour or so.
  • Right before serving, you can sprinkle a little cardamom powder on it, add some crushed pistachios, and maybe even garnish it with a few strands of saffron.
  • Serve mango lassi chilled.

Video

Notes

  1. Mangoes vs pulp - I always use mango pulp (usually store-bought), but you can use fresh or frozen mango pieces instead of mango pulp, or pulp made from fresh mangoes. Pulp made from sweet ripe mangoes works best, so you won't have to add as much of a sweetener like sugar.
  2. Pulp vs dairy - As a general rule, I use equal quantity of fruit pulp (in this case mango pulp) and dairy (yogurt + milk) for making lassi. This works best for retaining the flavor of the fruit in the lassi. But you can adjust this to suit your preference.
  3. Yogurt vs milk - I use double the quantity of yogurt to milk, as this gives me the perfect creamy consistency I want. But you can alter this based on your preference, and add more yogurt for a creamier consistency, or more milk for a thinner consistency.
  4. Thinning out lassi with water  - I thin out my lassi with water, because I use full fat milk, but if you are using low fat milk, you can always thin out the lassi with milk. How much to thin out is really up to you based on your preference. I have shared the measurements for a lassi that is rich and creamy, while not being too thick, and that will be easy to drink even with a straw.

Vegan Mango Lassi Adjustment - Mango Lassi can easily be made vegan friendly by using coconut / almond milk and yogurt instead of the regular dairy products.

Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 2234IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 11mg