How to Make Mango Lassi

Mango lassi are known for being the perfect drink to serve with Indian food. The sweet flavor of ripe mango is blended with creamy yogurt and ice to create a refreshing, healthy beverage that's easy to make at home. Customize your mango lassi by using your choice of dairy products, sweeteners, and fruit.

EditIngredients

• 2 to 3 ripe mangoes or 1 cup (250 g) of mango pulp
• 1 cup (245 g) of plain yogurt (fresh curd)
• of milk
• 1 teaspoon (4 g) of granulated sugar, or to taste
• 4 to 5 ice cubes
• 1/2 cup (75 g) of fresh or frozen strawberries (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 g) of ground turmeric (optional)
• of ginger root (optional)
• of lemon juice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of your favorite spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, saffron, or lemon zest (optional)

Makes 2 servings

EditSteps

EditClassic Mango Lassi

1. Peel the mangoes if you aren't using mango pulp. Rinse 2 to 3 mangoes that are ripe and slightly soft to the touch. Use a small knife or vegetable peeler to slice away the thin mango peel. Then cut the flesh from the mango and discard the pit at the center.^[1]
   
   
   • Since you're blending the mango, there's no need to chop it into pieces.
2. Put the mango, yogurt, milk, and ice cubes into a blender. Place the mango flesh or pulp into a blender and pour in of milk. Add 1 cup (245 g) of plain yogurt (fresh curd) and 4 to 5 ice cubes.^[2]
   
   
   • For the creamiest flavor, use full-fat or Greek yogurt. For a lower-calorie lassi, use non-fat yogurt.
   • To get a slightly tangy flavor, use buttermilk instead of milk.
3. Blend the mixture for 30 to 60 seconds. Put the lid on the blender and pulse the ingredients until the ice cubes are blended. The mango mixture should be completely smooth. If some of the lassi sticks to the side of the blender, stop and scrape down the sides before you finish blending.^[3]
   
   
4. Taste the lassi mixture. Remove the lid from the blender and taste a little of the mango lassi. If the mangoes were very sweet, you might not need to add any sugar. If you think the lassi should be sweeter, add 1 teaspoon (4 g) of sugar and put the lid back on. Pulse the lassi for another 2 to 3 seconds to incorporate the sugar.^[4]
   
   
   • For a natural sweetener, substitute honey or agave syrup for the granulated sugar.
5. Serve the mango lassi right away for the best texture. Pour the lassi into 2 serving glasses and garnish the drinks with slices of fresh mango. If you'd like to drinks to be even colder, add a few ice cubes to each glass.
   
   
   • If you'd like to refrigerate leftover lassi, transfer it to an airtight container and store it for up to 1 day. You'll need to stir it before drinking it since it will separate as it's stored.

EditTrying Variations

1. Use vegan ingredients to replace the dairy in the lassi. If you're looking to cut dairy products, use a plant-based yogurt, such as soy yogurt, and swap out the milk with a plant-based milk.^[5]
   
   
   • You can use vegan ingredients that have a vanilla flavor. Keep in mind that some of these have added sweeteners, so you may not need to add sugar to your mango lassi.
2. Blend fresh strawberries into the lassi. To create an extra-fruity strawberry mango lassi, add 1/2 cup (75 g) of fresh or frozen strawberries to the ingredients in the blender. Blend the lassi until the strawberries and mango pieces are smooth.^[6]
   
   
   • Add a handful of your favorite fruit instead of strawberries. For example, use blueberries, peaches, or bananas.
3. Create a golden mango lassi with turmeric and ginger. If you're trying to include more turmeric in your diet, add 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 g) of ground turmeric to the lassi ingredients in the blender. Then grate of ginger root and add it along with of lemon juice. Blend the mango lassi so the turmeric and ginger are incorporated.^[7]
   
   
   • This mango lassi has a bright, fresh flavor that includes ingredients commonly used to improve the immune system.
4. Add spices to the mango lassi. If you'd like a burst of flavor, add up to 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of your favorite spices, such as cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, saffron, or lemon zest. You can also combine a few of these spices to create a special blend.^[8]
   
   
   • For example, add 1/8 teaspoon (0.2 g) of ground cardamom and 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground cinnamon to the mango lassis.

EditTips

• To make mango lassi popsicles, pour the lassi into freezer molds and freeze them until they're completely hard.

EditThings You'll Need

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife and cutting board
• Blender
• Spoon
• Serving glass

EditReferences

EditQuick Summary

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