Mango Lassi | Delicious Yogurt Drink
What is mango lassi or What is lassi drink?
Mango lassi is a delicious and refreshing drink made with yogurt, mangoes, and spices. It's a popular beverage in India and Pakistan, especially during hot weather. It's kind of like a sweet and tangy smoothie.
Mango lassi ingredients
Yogurt: Is a key ingredient in a lassi. Fresh home curd is best for mango lassi. This provides a cool and creamy base, and can be a good source of calcium and probiotics.
Mango:Sweet ripe mangoes with less fibers are ideal for mango lassi. These add sweetness and a tropical flavor.Mangoes are also a good source of vitamins A and C.
Sweetener: Lassi is traditionally made with yogurt, which has a tart flavor. Sweeteners are often added to balance that tartness and create a more enjoyable drink.Sugar, honey,maple syrup or other sweeteners are often added to balance the tartness of the yogurt.
Spices: Cardamom is a common spice used in mango lassi, but there can be others too.like zaffran,nutmeg,rose water,cinamon.
You can enjoy this asian yogurt drink with mango chunks on top as a refreshing drink, a side with a spicy meal, or even a healthy dessert.
Benifits of mango yogurt drink
Lassi is a great source of fluids, keeping you cool, refresh and hydrated.
This probiotic yogurt drink provides probiotics, which are beneficial for gut health.
Lassi can help replenish electrolytes lost due to sweating, especially during hot weather.
Uses of mango lassi
This delicious mango lassi can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing drink.
You can pair this sweet lassi with spicy Indian curries to balance the flavors or it can be a sweet and healthy dessert option.
Pro Tips
Taste your mangoes before adding sugar. Some mango varieties are very sweet. You can adjust the amount of sugar to your taste. Honey or agave nectar, stevia and refined jaggary are good alternatives.
Plain yogurt is traditional, but you can also use Greek yogurt for a thicker lassi.Don't forget to add some milk or cream with greek yogurt it will balance the sour flavour of yogurt and also bring the lassi in pouring consistensy.
Cardamom is a common spice added to lassi for a warm, fragrant flavor.You can try other options like rosewater, ginger, saffron, nutmeg or cinamon.
FAQ's
What is the difference between lassi and mango lassi?
Lassi is a refreshing drink made with yogurt, milk or water, and sugar. It can be flavored with fruits or spices, like the popular mango lassi.
Is mango lassi healthy for you?
Yogurt contains probiotics, which are live bacteria that can help promote a healthy gut environment while mangoes are a good source of fiber, which can aid digestion and promote regularity.
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Mango lassi is a vibrant and flavorful yogurt drink that originates from the Indian subcontinent. It's a perfect way to cool down on a hot day and enjoy the delicious taste of ripe mangoes.
- 1 cup sweet-ripe diced mango (frozen mango cubes or purree or canned mngo pulp)
- 3/4 cup milk (for vegan option use plant based milk)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (for vegan option use plant based yogurt)
- 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder ((optional) skip if you dont like)
- 1 tbsp crushed almond and pistachew (optional)
- 2 tbsp wipped cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp mango purree or mango cubes (optional)
- prepare mangoes:
Rins the fresh ripe mangoes, cut into cubes and chill them for 2-3 hrs.
- Add ingridents in blender:
Grab a blender jar,add chilled mangoes,yogurt, milk, sugar, cardamum powder and ice (optional).
- Blend
Blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth and creamy lassi. It should be thick enough to drink easily, but still pourable.
- Assembling:
Pour the lassi in glasses top with whipped cream, sprinkle dry nuts and mango cubes and serve.
You can pair this sweet mngo flavored lassi with spicy Indian curries to balance the flavors or it can be a sweet and healthy dessert option.
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 196kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 11mg4%
- Sodium 64mg3%
- Potassium 368mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 13g26%
- Vitamin C 31 mg
- Calcium 192 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Use fully ripe sweet mangoes with less fiber , for the sweetest flavor and smooth texture. Alphanso mngoes are good for lassi,shakes and smoothies.
- If your mangoes aren't quite ripe, you can add a little more sugar to taste
- Adjust the ingredients according to taste. For dominent mango flavour ,add more mano and for dominent yogurt flavour add more yogurt.
- Add milk to thin out the lassi, or add more yogurt for a thicker consistency.
- Cardamom is a common spice added to lassi for a warm, fragrant flavor.You can try other options like rosewater, ginger, saffron, nutmeg or cinamon.
- Fresh lassi is best enjoyed soon after making or use within two hours.
- For vegan option: Replace the dairy milk and yogurt with plant based yogurt and milk.
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