Kitchen Recipe Collection
Indian Mango Lassi
The world-famous variation of Punjabi Lassi. A rich, vibrant, creamy blend of thick yogurt and sweet, ripe mango pulp.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- indian
Ingredients
Scaled for 2 servings
- ripe sweet mangoes (Alphonso or Kesar preferred) or canned mango pulp
- thick plain yogurt
- sugar or honey
- milk or cold water
- cardamom powder
- ice cubes
Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mangoes
Peel and chop fresh, ripe, sweet mangoes. Ensure they are not fibrous. If fresh aren't available, high-quality sweetened Alphonso mango pulp works perfectly.
- 2
Blend the Fruit
Place the chopped mangoes in a blender and puree until completely smooth and silky.
- 3
Add the Yogurt
Add fresh, thick plain yogurt to the blender.
- 4
Sweeten
Add sugar or honey. The amount depends on the natural sweetness of your mangoes.
- 5
Add Flavor
Add a pinch of ground cardamom powder for that authentic Indian flavor.
- 6
Adjust Thickness
Add a splash of cold milk or water if the mixture looks too thick (it should be drinkable through a wide straw).
- 7
Add Ice
Drop 3-4 ice cubes into the blender.
- 8
The Final Blend
Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is uniform, thick, and frothy.
- 9
Taste Test
Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness if necessary.
- 10
Pour
Pour the vibrant orange-yellow lassi into tall glasses.
- 11
Garnish
Top with a few tiny cubes of fresh mango, a sprinkle of cardamom, or crushed pistachios.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately while frosty cold.
Cooking Tips
- Avoid fibrous mangoes (like Tommy Atkins) as they leave strings in the drink. Alphonso or Kesar are the gold standard.
- If using canned, sweetened mango pulp, you likely will not need to add any additional sugar.
Variations
- Vegan Mango Lassi: Substitute dairy yogurt with thick coconut yogurt or cashew yogurt.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- The most popular Indian beverage in restaurants worldwide, balancing out heavily spiced curries perfectly.
Nutrition Estimate
190 calories · 6g protein · 32g carbs · 4g fat · 2g fiber per serving
