
Mango Lassi
Ripe mango blended with yogurt, milk and a pinch of cardamom. Best in season with Chaunsa or Sindhri mangoes.
Published 30 Aug 2026Updated Tested by Hina Ikram
Ingredients
Equipment: Small saucepan, strainer
Method
Blend everything until smooth and frothy.
Taste and add sugar if the mangoes are not very sweet. Pour and serve cold.
Cooking tips
- Frozen mango chunks give a thicker lassi without extra ice.
Substitutions
- Yogurt and milk → coconut yogurt and oat milk to make it vegan
Serve with
Top with a pinch of crushed pistachio.
Storage
Fridge up to 1 day; stir before serving.
Reheating
Serve cold.
Nutrition per serving, estimated
Estimated from the ingredient list. Values vary with brands and portion size.
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