Mango Lassi

Sweet, tart, creamy, and rich Mango Lassi. Here is an easy homemade Mango Lassi recipe using sweet mangoes and creamy yogurt. This popular Indian restaurant-fav drink can be made in just five minutes using a handful of ingredients.

The natural sweetness of the mango blends harmoniously with the subtle tanginess of unsweetened creamy yogurt, resulting in a truly delightful and comforting beverage. If this isn't pure bliss, then what could possibly be?

Mango Lassi is a favorite drink at Indian restaurants worldwide. Don't skip this one when you dine out! Its mild sweetness pairs well with spicy Indian dishes, making your meal complete.

Love Mangoes? Try the refreshing Mango Thandai and Mango Mastani recipes that are quick and easy and always a hit when you host an Indian party!

Jump to:

• What is Lassi?
• Fresh vs Frozen vs Canned Pulp
• A simple 3-ingredient Mango Lassi
• Tips
• FAQ's
• Recipes using mango pulp
• Recipe

What is Lassi?

Lassi is a cooling summer (we have it all through the year) drink made with unsweetened yogurt and sugar, churned to a frothy satisfying consistency. Sometimes the plain lassi is flavored with different ingredients to get interesting variations. 

For instance, when you blend sweet mangoes with yogusrt, the result is the super yummy Mango Yogurt Smoothie AKA Mango Lassi. Adding rose syrup and cardamom makes aromatic Rose Lassi.

Fresh vs Frozen vs Canned Pulp

Mango Lassi is one of the simplest drinks you can whip up at home. It needs just a few ingredients to make, most of which are regular pantry staples. Ideally, I would love to use fresh Alphonso or Kesar mangoes to make my lassi, but it is a seasonal fruit and not easily available outside India. Here are your different options:

1. Alphonso Mango pulp, readily available at Indian stores and on Amazon is my go-to option for this recipe. The pulp comes in a 30 oz tin and has a long shelf life, so it can be bought ahead of time. You can also store any unused pulp in an airtight glass jar for up to a week. 
2. Lassi can also be made with ripe fresh mangos. In the US, sweet and less fibrous mango varieties such as Keitt, Kent, Altulfo, or Haden are perfect for making a creamu glass of Mango Lassi.
3. You can also make frozen mango chunks in this recipe. If the mango is not sweet enough, you may want to add extra sweetener while making the lassi.

A simple 3-ingredient Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi is super easy to make. It can be a fun kitchen project that will be awesome to try with your kids. It is undoubtedly one of the yummiest smoothies ever, and your kids are so going to love making it. All you need for this delicious drink are mango pulp, unsweetened whole milk yogurt, and sugar. Just blend the above ingredients, and there you go...your delicious Mango Lassi is ready!

I also like to add a pinch of salt and some saffron strands to my mango lassi recipe. I like how the taste is heightened with these two ingredients. If you want to make this lassi for a party, simply add all the ingredients to a large, deep pot and blend using a hand blender. 

Tips

1. Alphonso mango tins from the Indian grocery store come in super handy for this recipe.
2. If you do not find Ratna Alphonso Mango pulp, you can get the Swad or Deep brand Alphonso Mango pulp 

FAQ's

Recipes using mango pulp

Mango pulp is one of the most versatile fruit extracts and can be a base for a whole lot of amazing dishes. I often make Mango Mastani, Mango Shrikhand and Mango-Coconut Barfi with the canned mango pulp. I also love making Mango Cheesecake in Instant Pot, it is one of my treasured recipes from The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook and it was also recently featured by People Magazine in their April 13th, 2020 Issue.

And if you enjoyed this recipe, don't forget to check out my personal favorite homemade drink recipes.

Wondering what foods to pair with yummy Mango Lassi? Basically any spicy Indian foods, but here are a few dishes that I especially love to serve:

• Mumbai Pav Bhaji for a kid's party
• Aloo Chat for a Girl's night out
• Spicy Masala Burgers on Game Day
• Paneer Kathi Rolls on a Movie Night
• Tandoori Chicken for a BBQ party

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