Mango Lassi is one of the most popular sweet drinks in India. It is widely served in restaurants and homes, especially during hot weather. It is made with ripe mango and yogurt blended until smooth. The texture is thick and creamy. The flavor is sweet and slightly tangy. In India, it is often enjoyed after a meal or with spicy food. For SpinThatCuisine, we present it as a Sweet Tooth dessert because of its rich and sweet character.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cooking time: 0 minutes
⏳ Total time: 10 minutes
👥 Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe mango (or 250 g mango pulp)
- 200 g plain yogurt
- 120 ml cold milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
- A pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
Typical serving:
- Chopped pistachios or saffron strands on top
Instructions
- Peel the mango and cut the flesh into pieces.
- Place mango, yogurt, milk, and sugar into a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
- Add ice cubes and blend again briefly if you prefer it colder.
- Pour into tall glasses.
- Sprinkle lightly with cardamom or chopped pistachios before serving.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Use very ripe mango. The natural sweetness and smooth texture are key to authentic Mango Lassi flavor.