How to Make Mango Lassi – everyone’s favorite creamy, dreamy Indian restaurant classic and ready in just 15 minutes!
I love how this Mango Lassi tastes! The tangy and creamy flavors pair so well together, just like in my Mango Cheesecake Parfaits. Adding a bit of cinnamon and cardamom makes it even better. It’s my favorite quick treat when I want something sweet and creamy.
This Indian mango smoothie is cool and refreshing; just what you need when eating some richly spiced Indian food, like my Indian Pepper Chicken Masala.
Table of Contents
What Is Lassi?
Variations
How to Make a Mango Lassi
Expert Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Storing Leftovers
Indian Recipes That Pair well with This Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi Recipe
What Is Lassi?
Lassi (pronounced [ləsi]) is a popular, traditional, yogurt-based drink that originated in India. Indian Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit.
With such a broad definition, there are many different variations of Lassi, but the Indian Mango Lassi is one of the most popular variants.
Variations
Vegan Lassi: Replace the milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Use vegan yogurt options, such as coconut or almond yogurt. This lassi would be great with my Chickpea Tikka Masala [Vegan].
Spiked Lassi: Add a splash of rum, vodka, or any other spirit of your choice to turn this into a delightful co*cktail.
How to Make a Mango Lassi
Assemble your ingredients, see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step #1: Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a blender.
Step #2: Puree until you reach a smooth consistency. Serve immediately!
Expert Tips
Ripe Mangos: Always use ripe mangoes. A ripe mango will yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed, indicating softness. If it’s too hard, it’s not ripe yet; if it’s squishy, it may be overripe.
Mango Type: If possible, use mango varieties known for their sweetness and smooth texture, such as Alphonso, Haden, or Ataulfo. I also use these sweeter mangos in my Mango Salad.
Chilling: Before serving, chill the Mango Lassi in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour. It tastes best when served cold. Alternatively, you can also use chilled mangoes and yogurt. If you don’t want to wait, you can get a chilled lassi by pouring it into a glass full of ice cubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mango Lassi Good for Health?
Yes, Mango Lassi has nutritional benefits from mangoes (vitamins and minerals) and yogurt (probiotics and protein).
No you do not. Non-fat yogurt is what I prefer to use but you can also substitute in Greek yogurt, low-fat yogurt, plain whole milk yogurt, or as mentioned above coconut yogurt or another dairy-free yogurt to make this recipe vegan.
Can I use Frozen or Canned Mangos?
If you are craving the taste of a mango, but don’t want to spend time peeling and cutting up fresh mangoes or defrosting frozen mango then canned mango can be a convenient option. However, there is one major drawback to canned mango – the flavor of canned mango pulp pales in comparison to both fresh and frozen mango. For best results when making mango lassi, use fresh mangoes or frozen mango chunks rather than canned mango if possible!
Storing Leftovers
Pour any leftover Mango Lassi into an airtight container or bottle. Mango Lassi can be kept for up to 24-48 hours in the refrigerator. Before consuming, give it a good shake or stir to mix everything back together.
Indian Recipes That Pair well with This Mango Lassi
Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a blender.
Puree until you reach a smooth consistency. Serve immediately, or optionally chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
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Storing Leftovers
Pour any leftover Mango Lassi into an airtight container or bottle. Mango Lassi can be kept for up to 24-48 hours in the refrigerator. Before consuming, give it a good shake or stir to mix everything back together.
A simple mango lassi is made with fresh yogurt or Curd, sweet mangoes and a touch of cardamom. For a bit of rich and creamy taste, some cream is included. Mango lassi is a fruity variation of the popular classic sweet Lassi – a summer drink made with yogurt, water or milk, sugar and cardamoms.
Mango lassi contains lactobacilli, a healthy bacteria that lubricates the intestines. Mangoes, in particular, also has an abundant amount of fibre, which prevents acidity and indigestion for the smooth functioning of the digestive system.
The Mango Lassi is a traditional Indian drink, originally from Punjab, a region in northwestern India. The drink, which has calming and anti-inflammatory properties, fits perfectly with savoury and spicy dishes, but not with desserts, due to its marked sweetness.
Mango lassi is a traditional Indian drink from Punjab, a region in northwest India. It originated sometime around 1000 BC and was said to have Ayurvedic healing properties, calming the stomach and the mind.
Churned out of dahi (yogurt), lassi is extremely beneficial for our digestive system. It contains lactobacillus bacteria that lubricates the intestines, breakdowns the food, absorbs the nutrients and helps in smooth digestion. In addition, also helps the stomach to get rid of acids that cause indigestion and heartburn.
First, homemade lassi is made with mostly unsaturated fats and is a natural source of calcium. Additionally, lassi is loaded with probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help improve your gut health. So overall, it would appear that drinking a glass of homemade lassi daily is safe and healthy.
I garnished my mango lassi with strands of saffron and some chopped pistachios. While this drink is best enjoyed cold and fresh, you can store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just be sure to give it a good stir if you find it's separated. The mango can be stored frozen in the freezer for up to 12 months.
Lassi is a milk product, so it has all nutritional components of milk. What makes it different is proportion of each component. Lassi has less calories (without adding sugar), protein and fat. Same amount of B12 and calcium.
Lassi (pronounced [ləsːi]) is a Punjabi yogurt–based beverage with a smoothie-like consistency. It has been called "the most popular and traditional yogurt-based drink" in India. It has also been described as the form in which yogurt "is most cherished and unbeatably popular in [...]
This popular dairy beverage from North India, widely enjoyed in the country during summer, has been honoured with the title of the best dairy beverage in the world by the popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas in the 2023-24 awards. Mango Lassi is a refreshing blend of yogurt (dahi) and fresh mango.
It's light and contains good bacteria that aid digestion in our intestines. In addition to aiding digestion, lassi can also aid in the prevention of constipation. Interestingly, Lassi contains water and curd, which aids in the treatment of stomach problems and diarrhoea.
They originated in the Punjab region of northwest India and date back as far as 1000 BC. and are flavored with spices like saffron, cardamom, or rosewater; as well as fruit, often mangoes, strawberries, bananas, and pineapple. Mango lassis are among the most popular types of lassis.
Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, and spices. In Punjab, the yogurt is traditionally made from water buffalo milk. However, variations of lassi can be prepared in different ways. Cumin and cardamom are the most common spices added to lassi.
Lassi tends to feature just yogurt, a single fruit and maybe some herbs or spices. Replace the yogurt in a mango lassi with milk and ice cream to make a mango milkshake.
**Tryptophan Content:** Both milk and yogurt contain the amino acid tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, neurotransmitters associated with relaxation and sleep.
Milkshakes or shakes is made by blending ice cream, milk with or without flavour, plus flavouring and sweeteners. While ice cream is a main base ingredient in shakes, yogurt (dahi) is the essential in lassi making.Lassi is a blend of yoghurt, water, spices, (sometimes fruit).
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