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?
Maybe mango and pineapple combined in a smoothie but you get the point.
That’s why on a rainy/thunderstorm-y day this mango lassi recipe was the perfect afternoon pick me up.
I’ve already told you how my father grew up in India in this black bean mango salsa recipe 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 mango 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
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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
no i was not making it up,you just forgot.
squirrel master.
I want this now. Do you think I could use coconut milk?
Ohhh, I think that would be delicious. Not authentic, but delicious!
I am so into mangos right now. It’s ridiculous.
You forgot the rose water that dad made me go crazy finding!
haha yes, I remember that! But guess what? After seeing tons of recipes online, I didn’t see any that called for rose water. So, I’m pretty sure he was making that up ;) And, it tastes just like the “real” ones without it!
I have to try one of these! Looks great=]
Looks like someone knows how to cut up a mango… and it’s not me. :)
Mmmmm…this looks like perfection for the end of summer heat we’ve been getting.
This looks awesome! And so easy :)
Is it really that easy? This is one of my favorite treats when we go out to Indian restaurants. Those visits are few and far between. I cannot wait to try this at home on a more regular basis!
yep! The cardamom is key!
Wow – this is the 2nd time this week I have seen a blog about this drink – now I have to make it for sure! There are a ton of mangoes here in Trinidad….maybe this weekend! Thanks!