Imagine returning home from a hot summer afternoon, tired and dull craving for a kick booster to get you up and running in no time. This is just some usual stories we all have been in at some point during summers. On such days it is good to pamper yourself a little to keep yourself motivated for rest of the day. How about doing so with a glass of cold, tasty and refreshing Mango lassi? Wouldn’t it be nice if you know the Mango lassi Recipe so you can prepare Mango lassi at home? So, lets just get on to it and see how to make mango lassi at home.
Mango lassi is one of those drinks which you can prepare in just under 10 mins and is quite fulfilling. During summers it is recommended to keep yourself hydrated by having more fruit juices, shakes, smoothies etc since your body looses too much of water, so it is a good idea to know a few such gem recipes for just those days.
Lassi is one of the most popular Indian drinks quite popular in Punjab and various regions of Indian Sub-continent. It is a drink in which the key content is yogurt which gives the drink its texture and taste. Remaining items are customizable and depends more on personal choices. There are wide varieties of lassi such as – Sweet Lassi, Salty Lassi, Bhang Lassi and Mango Lassi to name a few.
Here in this article we will cover Mango Lassi where the primary ingredients are Mango and Yogurt. Refer the recipe card and detailed steps to see how to make Mango Lassi at home.
Making Mango Lassi at home
In this section we will go through detailed steps with pictures of different milestones so you can validate your progress.
Prerequisite to make Mango Lassi
For Mango Lassi the two key ingredients which we need to focus on are Mangoes and Yogurt. Ensure you buy good quality mangoes to prepare the drink. You can choose a good quality yogurt of your choice but ensure it is not too sour unless that is what you prefer. We recommend using Alphonso or Badami mangoes however if you would like to add more fiber you can choose a different type. Also watch out for mangoes which have been processed artificially. Did you recently hear use of chemicals such as Carbide to ripen fruits then believe us that is a definitely a thing and not good for your health. Check our tips and tricks section for link to our article on How to choose mangoes and find out more details.
Tips & Tricks – Worried about the use of Carbide to ripen fruits, check our article on how to choose mangoes to find out things you should keep in mind before buying mangoes.
Preparing Mango Lassi
Mango lassi is quite customizable recipe and the two key ingredients you need to take care most are the Mangoes and Yogurt. So now that you have selected both of them we can preparing the drink.
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First wash mangoes thoroughly to remove any chemicals and wax used by vendors to make mangoes look beautiful and attractive. Once the mangoes are washed peel them and cut the pulp into small pieces.
Now, add mango pulp to the mixer/blender and add yogurt, milk, sugar and some cashew nuts at this stage.
Run the mixer/blender to get the evenly textured Mango Lassi.
Voila! Your very own Indian drink – Mango Lassi is ready to be served. Before serving, top it with some finely chopped Pistachio and Cashew nut.
Chef Recommendation for Mango Lassi
- If you like ice cream then you can add your favourite ice cream on top of the drink before serving.
- If you want, you can replace skimmed milk with cold water, in case you want not to use milk.
- Use good quality mangoes and yogurt to get the right flavour.
- Check mangoes sweetness first as you may choose not to add Sugar based on it.
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Mango Lassi Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Mango Lassi
- 2 Large Ripe Alphonso Mangoes Badami Aam or Safeda Aam
- 1 cup Yogurt Curd
- 1 cup Skimmed Milk can replace with Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Sugar Cheeni
- 5 pieces Cashew Kaju
Garnishing
- 2 chopped pieces Cashew Kaju
- 2 chopped pieces Pistachio Pista
Instructions
How to make Mango Lassi
- First wash and peel mangoes. Then chop the mango pulp into small pieces.2 Large Ripe Alphonso Mangoes
- Now add mango pulp into the mixer / blender jar and add yogurt, skimmed milk, cashew nuts and sugar.2 Large Ripe Alphonso Mangoes, 1 cup Yogurt, 1 cup Skimmed Milk, 5 pieces Cashew, 2 tbsp Sugar
- Add ice cubes into the jar and blend until a smooth and creamy Mango lassi is ready. Make sure there is no thick mango pulp remaining else it will ruin the experience.
- Pour prepared Mango lassi into serving glasses and garnish with chopped nuts.2 chopped pieces Cashew, 2 chopped pieces Pistachio
- Wow! Your Mango lassi is ready to be served. Relax and enjoy your drink this holiday with family and friends.
Notes
- You can replace Skimmed milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
- You can use grated coconut or raisins in place of Cashews or Pistachio
- If you want, you can replace skimmed milk with cold water, in case you want not to use milk.
- Check Mango sweetness so you can add more/less sugar if required.
- By adding more milk you can make thin Mango Lassi, if that is what you would prefer.
- If you prefer more fibre in fruit drinks then we recommend you to use a different variety of Mango. Fibres are considered good for health.
- You can supplement the drink by adding a scoop of Ice-cream (your favourite flavour) on top of Mango lassi while serving.
- You can also use Mango pulp available in market however we recommend using fresh mangoes to prepare the drink.
- To have real flavor of Mango choose the correct Mango from Market
