A traditional mango lassi recipe that’s delicious and perfect for summer. You can make this in your blender in just 5 minutes.
Is there anything more tropical feeling than mango?
I think not.
That’s why on a rainy/thunderstorm-y day this was the perfect afternoon pick me up.
I’ve already told you how my father grew up in India and therefore inherent in his DNA is how to properly cut a mango. He also makes a mean lassi. I can remember a rainy day in the house we lived in until I was 9, watching Indiana Jones on TV and dad making a lassi for the first time at home. Before that, they had always been a restaurant treat only to be enjoyed a few times a year. I’m pretty sure my parents just hyped them up as “special” so we wouldn’t ask for them all the time because really, there’s nothing special to them ingredient wise. Taste wise, however, d.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s.
Paired with a pineapple carrot cake muffin you can call it lunch.
I did.
And then proceeded to realize that probably wasn’t the best idea before a long run later in the afternoon.
Oh well, some things are worth the stomach ache.
This is one of them.

Mango Lassi
A traditional mango lassi recipe that's delicious and perfect for summer. You can make this in your blender in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 large mango
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, I used Greek 0% but, regular plain yogurt will work also
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- pinch of cardamom
- ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth.
Tres Delicious
Wednesday 10th of August 2011
Nice.. I think I can handle more than one glass.. Great photos
barbara
Wednesday 10th of August 2011
Bring the cardamom I'll bring the rose water, and we'll make them at the beach!!,..... after a bike ride!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
Wednesday 10th of August 2011
This looks so refreshing! I love smoothies, but I agree- they can be so filling that they're not necessarily the best thing to drink before a run :) This totally looks worth it though!
Greg
Tuesday 9th of August 2011
Love the recipe. Love the photos!
kari @ Running Ricig
Tuesday 9th of August 2011
I love your parents' comments on this post!
Running to the Kitchen
Tuesday 9th of August 2011
yes, they keep it entertaining :)