Description
This recipe for The Best Mango Lassi replicates the creamy, rich, and refreshing Indian restaurant-style mango yogurt drink perfect for hot days or as a sweet treat. Using ripe mangoes, whole milk, and whole-milk yogurt, with optional sweetened Indian mango pulp and cane sugar, this lassi balances natural fruit sweetness with creamy tang, yielding a smooth, pourable beverage that is both satisfying and authentic-tasting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ripe mango, preferably previously frozen (Champagne/Ataulfo/Honey mango recommended)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp plain, whole-milk yogurt
- 2–4 tbsp store-bought Indian mango pulp (sweetened)
- 1.5–2 tbsp cane sugar
- 3 large or 7–8 small ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender. Place the ripe mango pieces, whole milk, plain whole-milk yogurt, Indian mango pulp (starting with 2 tablespoons), cane sugar (start with 1.5 tablespoons), and ice cubes into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Smoothly. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and no longer icy. If it gets stuck during blending, use the blender tamper or stop and push the mixture down with a spatula to continue blending evenly.
- Adjust Sweetness and Flavor. Taste the lassi and add additional cane sugar, mango pulp, or yogurt as desired to balance sweetness, mango flavor, and tartness until it resembles a pourable, creamy mango lassi rather than a smoothie.
- Serve Immediately. Pour the mango lassi into glasses and serve right away for the best freshness and texture.
- Storage. If not serving immediately, cover and store the mango lassi in the refrigerator for a short time, but best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
- Using previously frozen mangoes enhances the chill and thickness without diluting the drink with too many ice cubes.
- Store-bought Indian mango pulp is sweetened and adds authentic mango flavor and color; adjust quantity to taste.
- Adjust the amount of cane sugar based on the natural sweetness of mangoes used.
- Whole-milk yogurt provides creaminess and slight tanginess, critical for authentic flavor.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk to reach desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Mango Lassi, Indian Drink, Mango Smoothie, Mango Yogurt Drink, Refreshing Beverage, Summer Drink, Traditional Indian Recipe
