Mango lassi

The lassi , is the star drink in every corner of India during the hot season. And its success is understandable, as it is delicious.

Today I share my recipe for lassi , so that you can prepare it at home in a moment and travel to India through the flavor.

If you want to know What is the lassi? and details on its origin and uses don't miss my detailed article on the lassi.

Ingredients and recommendations

• Handle: you can use any type of sweet mango, the most important thing is that they are well ripe. If you don't have mangoes, you can use frozen mangoes or mango pulp.
• Yogurt: As long as it is natural, it can be made with whole, semi or skim milk yogurt, but I recommend whole milk yogurt. Greek yogurt also goes very well for making lassi but you will have to modify the consistency with more milk as it is thicker.
• Milk: milk allows you to adjust the consistency so that it is not so thick. The amount will depend on how thick you like your lassi. You can use vegetable milks as well.
• Sugar: Use brown sugar whenever possible. You can substitute honey or other natural molasses for the sugar. The amount of sugar will depend on your preference and the sweetness level of the mangoes you use.
• Ice: ice is used to lower the temperature of the lassi. If you use frozen mango you do not need to add ice. When using ice keep in mind that it dilutes the drink so be careful with the amount of milk you add.

Variants of lassi

Today you can find an extensive variety of lassi. On one of my trips to India I was in an establishment that sells only lassi and his letter was 65 lassi different.

The most popular are the lassi classic candy without fruit and the lassi , but you can find them fromstrawberry, saffron, banana, chocolate, pistachio, cardamom, lassi of pink, lassi salty, lassi mint...the list is endless

Mango Lassi Recipe

Ingredients

• 150 grs mango
• 250 grs yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mango pulp (optional)
• 200 ml cold milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 ice cubes

Instructions

1. Add the mango, yogurt, milk and sugar to the mixer and beat on medium speed.
2. Add the ice and beat at high temperature until it is a homogeneous mixture without lumps.
3. Taste and add sugar if it lacks sweetness.
4. Add milk if it is too thick and add yogurt if you want a thicker consistency.

With what can I take the lassi mango?

You can enjoy the lassi ,  to accompany your favorite Indian food, as a dessert, snack...this lassi goes well at any time.

Other recipes of lassi

• Sweet lassi recipe

Tips and notes

• You can decorate your lassi , with a topping of cardamom, saffron strands or dried fruit pieces.
• Serve it freshly made to be creamy. and with all its nutrients. However, if you have any leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator and whip them again before serving.
• The quantities in the recipe are approximate and should be adjusted to your preferences.
• If you prefer low in calories you can use semi-skimmed or skimmed yogurt and milk.
• To make a mango lassi vegan you can substitute the yogurt and milk for those of vegetable origin.

Frequently Asked Questions

In India, is the mango smoothie the same as the lassi mango ?

No, the shake is made with milk and therefore the consistency is more liquid than lassi. It is a lighter beverage and the nutritional contribution is also minor.

Have you already prepared your mango lassi? You can leave me a comment, rate the recipe, share it or if you want you can upload a photo to Instagram with the hashtag. #cookingwithmiviajealaindiaI will love to see your delicious mango lassi!