Fresh mango lassi recipe with step-by-step photos: 4 ingredients and 5 minutes are required to make this thick, creamy, utterly delicious mango lassi.
Lassi is the most loved traditional Indian beverage prepared by blending yogurt, sugar, and spices.
Indians’ love for lassi is beyond words and I am no exception. I make lassi quite often. Especially plain sweet lassi and mango lassi. Sometimes I also make masala chaas, the savory yogurt drink.
This mango lassi recipe with mango pulp can be consumed as a refreshing drink or after-meal dessert. Even it can be served as breakfast.
Mango lassi is the most popular fruit version of lassis. The secret of a perfect mango lassi depends on the consistency of the curd and sweetness of the mango. You just need a few simple ingredients and you are good to go. Now without doing further ado let’s discuss the ingredients.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mango: Always use fresh, sweet, fiberless mangoes. If fresh mango is not available, you can use frozen or canned mango.
- Yogurt: Use perfectly set, plain, fresh curd/yogurt for the best result. You can even use greek yogurt. Traditionally whole milk yogurt is used to make lassi. However low-fat yogurt could be used too. To make a vegan mango lassi use dairy-free plant-based milk yogurt.
- Milk: Milk (or water) is used to thin out the lassi. I prefer milk as it balances the flavor, and adds a creamy base to it (a must for a good lassi). You can use whole or low-fat dairy milk. Use vegan milk to make it vegan friendly.
- Sweetener: Traditionally lassi is made with sugar. However, sugar could be replaced with honey, maple syrup, agave, or stevia. You can even prepare this mango lassi without adding any extra sweetener by reducing the proportion of yogurt to mango pulp.
- Flavor: Optionally a pinch of freshly crushed cardamom could be added to enhance the flavor. As cardamom goes wonderfully with mango.
Mango Lassi Preparations Step by Step
- Put mango and sugar together in a blender and blend until the mixture combines.
- Add yogurt, milk, and crushed cardamom. Blend again until the mixture turns smooth.
- Pour the lassi in the serving glasses, garnish with your choice of dry fruits or chopped mangoes, and serve immediately.
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Fresh Mango Lassi Recipe
INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 250 ML )
- 1 cup peeled & roughly chopped ripe, sweet mangoes or 2 medium-sized mangoes
- ¾ cup fresh, thick whole-milk yogurt/curd (chilled)
- ½ cup milk (chilled)
- 2 tbsp sugar or to taste
- A pinch of freshly crushed cardamom optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put mango and sugar together in a blender and blend until the mixture combines.
- Add yogurt, milk, and crushed cardamom if adding. Blend again until the mixture turns smooth. or you can blend all the ingredients together.
- Pour the lassi in the serving glasses, garnish with your choice of dry fruits or chopped mangoes, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the curd you are using is thick and fresh.
- Always use ripe, sweet, fiberless mangoes.
- Use full-fat curd to get the real mango lassi taste.
- The consistency of the lassi shouldn’t be too thick or thin and the taste of the lassi is neither too sweet nor tang.
- I don’t use ice cubes in this lassi instead use chilled curd and chilled milk. Feel free to add ice cubes if you like.
Bless my food by Payal
Such a beautiful and flavourful recipe. So simple so easy and above all so delectable. The picture is absolutely inviting.
Geetanjali
Thank you! 🙂
Lata Lala
Lassi with mango sounds so delectable & flavourful Geetanjali. Thick creamy and lucious, its a perfect way to soothe your frayed nerves in summers.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Lata! 🙂
Sandhya Nadkarni
I am a huge Mango Lassi fan , Geetanjali and can drink it anytime. Looking at your fabulous pics, I am drooling. Wish I could drink it right now from my screen 🙂
Geetanjali
Thank you, Sandhya! 🙂
Lathiya
Who can not love thick cramy Mango Lassi? I can’t have this drink enough. My kids too love it as much as me.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Lathiya! 🙂
Vandana
What could be better than a glass of mango lassi in this season. Your photos are so tempting. Loved how you have served it in earthen glass.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Vandana! 🙂
Mayuri Patel
Simply irresistible! Love any kind of lassi. Mango lassi is such a popular lassi and I love to have it as breakfast during the mango season.
Geetanjali
Thank you! 🙂
Uma Srinivas
Perfect for summer and season! Mango lassi is our all time favorite drink. I love the color and texture of your lassi.
Geetanjali
Thank you! 🙂
Sapana
When it is mangoes season I always make mango lassi almost everyday. Such a deliciosi and yummy share.
Geetanjali
Thank you, Sapana! Glad you like 🙂
Padma Veeranki
This is my all time favourite mango lassi…Simplicity at its best! A must during Summer season….Looks so refreshing and delicious !!
Geetanjali
Thank you, Padma! 🙂
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
Being a huge mango fan, I could have mango lassi anytime any day, such a exotic drink I would love to have. Beautiful colour
Geetanjali
Thank you! 🙂