This easy mango lassi recipe is ready in 5 minutes. Made with just a few ingredients, this classic Indian drink is perfect for summer.
I love summer drinks of all kinds. If I'm looking for something light, I'll go for a lemonade and if I want something a bit rich, this mango lassi is on top of my list. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this mango yogurt drink is one of our favorite drinks to have in summer using fresh fruit. Make sure to read through the post to find answers to all our potential questions.
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What is mango lassi?
Lassi is essentially a yogurt based drink originated in the Indian subcontinent. It's a simple combination of yogurt with water (optional) and spices and sometimes, flavored with fruit.
There are two types of lassi: salty and sweet. As for salty lassi, it's usually made with yogurt, water and spices. Sweet lassi on the other hand is usually made with yogurt, sugar, warm spices and fruit, which in this recipe is mango.
Mango lassi is probably the most popular lassi among non-Indians since it's served in many Indian restaurants. It's creamy and refreshing, with just the right amount of sweetness.
Benefits of drinking lassi in summer
Drinking lassi in summer comes with a lot of benefits. Because of yogurt, it's very good for you digestive system and might help with stomach problems. This drink is a good source of probiotics and can also boost your immune system.
What does mango lassi taste like?
The flavor is sweet like mangos and the texture is creamy. It's thinner than a milkshake and has the consistency of a smoothie.
Ingredients and substitutions
Mangoes - I usually opt for one cup of mango per person and my favorite variety is alphonso mango. You can use any other variety of mango that's sweet and ripe. Store-bought mango pulp would work as well.
Yogurt - Whole milk yogurt works best for this recipe, but low fat would work too. The amount of yogurt depends on how thick you'd like the lassi to be. I usually use one cup of yogurt per person. It's also possible to use dairy free yogurt as long as it's not flavored.
Milk - This is an optional ingredient to add, but a bit of milk makes this mango lassi a bit lighter. You can easily leave the milk out. If using, any kind of milk including whole milk and plant based milk would work.
Sugar - The amount of sugar needed for this recipe depends on how sweet the mangoes are and what your preference is. Start with one tablespoon and add more if needed. You can also leave the sugar out.
Cardamom - I love the addition of ground cardamom to mango lassi. The flavor combination is just perfect and it adds such nice flavor and aroma to the drink.
How to make mango lassi
- If using a fresh mango, cut it on both sides of the pit and cut it into chunks. You can check out this video on how to cut a mango.
- Place the mango chunks in a blender and add yogurt and milk.
- Add in the sugar and cardamom. Blend on high until everything is well combined.
- Taste and add more sugar if needed.
- Divide among two glasses and serve.
Pro tip:
I usually keep everything in the fridge so the drink is served cold. You can also serve mango lassi over ice if you want it to be super cold.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Simply use non dairy yogurt instead of whole milk yogurt and almond milk instead of regular milk.
As long as the mangoes are sweet, you can use fresh or frozen.
Classic mango lassi is made with sugar but you can leave out the sugar if the mangoes are sweet enough. You can also use other sweeteners such as stevia or honey.
Low-fat, non-fat or Greek yogurt would work just fine for this recipe.
Mango lassi is best served fresh, however, you can keep it in the fridge for a few hours and just blend it before serving.
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Easy Mango Lassi Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups mango pulps see notes
- 2 cups Plain whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup milk see notes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Place the mango in a blender.
- Add in the yogurt, milk, sugar and cardamom.
- Blend on high until everything is well combined and the lassi is creamy.
- Taste and blend with more sugar if needed.
- Divide between glasses and serve cold.
Notes
- I like using fresh alphonso mangoes to make mango lassi but you can use any other sweet mango variety. You can also use frozen mango.
- Using milk is optional in this recipe. I like to add a bit of milk to the lassi to make sure that it's not too thick.
- The amount of sugar depends on how sweet you'd like the mango lassi to be. You can start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed.
- To made vegan mango lassi, use non-diary yogurt (such as almond milk yogurt) and non-dairy milk such as almond milk.
Brandy says
This was such a refreshing and tasty drink. Really enjoyed the mango. I know I will be making this often in the upcoming warmer months!
Rita says
Such a delicious and simple recipe. Thank you.
Amada says
I love mango lassi and I've been wanting to make it at home, but hadn't bother to look for the recipe. Thank you! I'll make it for sure!