Mango Lassi
The creamy Indian drink: very ripe mango, yogurt, milk, and a hint of cardamom, blended in 5 minutes.
In India, lassi is a yogurt-based drink served chilled, plain, salted, or with fruit. The mango version is the most famous: sweet, thick, and flavored with cardamom. It is drunk for breakfast or to soothe a spicy dish.
VegetarianGluten-freeHalal
Step-by-step method
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Peel the mangoes and cut their flesh into chunks, detaching it from the pit.
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Blend the mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, and cardamom until the mixture is very smooth. Taste, add a little milk if it is too thick, and serve well chilled.
Nutrition 270 kcal
of which sugars 32 g • of which saturated 6,5 g
Per serving, approximate values.
Allergens
Milk
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Tips and variations
- With frozen or canned mango: use 400 g of pulp, without ice cubes.
- Vegan: replace the yogurt with plain soy yogurt and the milk with a plant-based beverage.
- Savory: without mango or sugar, with toasted cumin and a pinch of salt.
Storing and reheating
It is best drunk immediately. It can be kept for a few hours in the refrigerator in a closed bottle: shake before serving.
Equipment
Blender, knife, tall glasses
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Questions
Which yogurt should I choose for a lassi?
Plain whole milk yogurt gives the creamiest texture. With Greek yogurt, add a little more milk.
Can it be prepared in advance?
Only for a few hours in the refrigerator. Beyond that, the mango oxidizes and the drink loses its vibrancy.
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