Mango Lassi

Mango Lassi is a delicious combination of mangoes and yogurt that is cool and soothing.  It is wonderful on hot summer days or as a compliment to spicy meals.  Mango Lassi has become popular in Indian restaurants.

Ingredients: (Serves 3 to 4)

• 2 cups ripe mangoes peeled and chopped
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar (Adjust to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves (Optional)
• 3 cups crushed ice or ice cubes, use as needed

Method

• Blend the mangoes, yogurt, milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar.  Adjust sugar according to taste.  Sugar amount will depend on the sweetness or sourness of the mango and yogurt
• Add ice and cardamom powder and blend again.  Add water to adjust consistency to your liking as the best Lassi is slush-like.
• Pour in tall glass and garnish with mint leaf.

Tips

1. Use ripe mangoes that have the least amount of fiber.
2. My personal favorite Lassi is slush-like in consistency, almost like an Icee!