Description
This restaurant-style Mango Lassi recipe delivers a creamy, refreshing Indian beverage bursting with ripe mango flavor, balanced by tangy yogurt and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly blended to a smooth, pourable consistency, it’s an easy 10-minute drink ideal for cooling down any day and enjoying a tropical treat at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ripe mango, preferably previously frozen (Champagne/Ataulfo/Honey variety recommended)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp plain, whole-milk yogurt
- 2-4 tbsp store-bought sweetened Indian mango pulp (optional but recommended)
- 1.5-2 tbsp cane sugar (adjust based on mango sweetness)
- 3 large or 7-8 small ice cubes (reduce if using frozen mango)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender: Gather the ripe mango, whole milk, plain yogurt, optional mango pulp, cane sugar, and ice cubes, preparing them for blending.
- Combine ingredients in blender: Place the mango, milk, yogurt, mango pulp (starting with less), cane sugar (start with lower amount), and ice cubes into a high-speed blender.
- Blend and adjust taste: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and free of ice chunks. If blending stalls, use the tamper or stop to push contents down gently with a spatula.
- Refine flavor and texture: Taste the lassi and add more sugar for sweetness, mango pulp for enhanced mango flavor and color, or 1-2 tablespoons extra yogurt for increased tartness. The texture should transition from smoothie-like to a thinner, pourable consistency.
- Serve mango lassi: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.
- Store leftovers: Keep any remaining lassi covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, as freshness diminishes after this time.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes such as Champagne (Ataulfo/Honey) for the best flavor.
- The previously frozen mango contributes to a chilled and smooth texture without excessive watering down.
- Store-bought sweetened Indian mango pulp enhances flavor and color but is optional.
- Adjust sugar according to mango sweetness and personal preference.
- Consume the lassi fresh; it’s best within 24 hours of making.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
