How to Make Mango Lassi – everyone’s favorite creamy, dreamy Indian restaurant classic and ready in just 15 minutes!
I love how this Mango Lassi tastes! The tangy and creamy flavors pair so well together, just like in my Mango Cheesecake Parfaits. Adding a bit of cinnamon and cardamom makes it even better. It’s my favorite quick treat when I want something sweet and creamy.
This Indian mango smoothie is cool and refreshing; just what you need when eating some richly spiced Indian food, like my Indian Pepper Chicken Masala.
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What Is Lassi?
Lassi (pronounced [ləsi]) is a popular, traditional, yogurt-based drink that originated in India. Indian Lassi is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit.
With such a broad definition, there are many different variations of Lassi, but the Indian Mango Lassi is one of the most popular variants.
Variations
Vegan Lassi: Replace the milk with plant-based alternatives like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Use vegan yogurt options, such as coconut or almond yogurt. This lassi would be great with my Chickpea Tikka Masala [Vegan].
Spiked Lassi: Add a splash of rum, vodka, or any other spirit of your choice to turn this into a delightful cocktail.
How to Make a Mango Lassi
Assemble your ingredients, see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Step #1: Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a blender.
Step #2: Puree until you reach a smooth consistency. Serve immediately!
Expert Tips
Ripe Mangos: Always use ripe mangoes. A ripe mango will yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed, indicating softness. If it’s too hard, it’s not ripe yet; if it’s squishy, it may be overripe.
Mango Type: If possible, use mango varieties known for their sweetness and smooth texture, such as Alphonso, Haden, or Ataulfo. I also use these sweeter mangos in my Mango Salad.
Chilling: Before serving, chill the Mango Lassi in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour. It tastes best when served cold. Alternatively, you can also use chilled mangoes and yogurt. If you don’t want to wait, you can get a chilled lassi by pouring it into a glass full of ice cubes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Mango Lassi has nutritional benefits from mangoes (vitamins and minerals) and yogurt (probiotics and protein).
No you do not. Non-fat yogurt is what I prefer to use but you can also substitute in Greek yogurt, low-fat yogurt, plain whole milk yogurt, or as mentioned above coconut yogurt or another dairy-free yogurt to make this recipe vegan.
If you are craving the taste of a mango, but don’t want to spend time peeling and cutting up fresh mangoes or defrosting frozen mango then canned mango can be a convenient option. However, there is one major drawback to canned mango – the flavor of canned mango pulp pales in comparison to both fresh and frozen mango. For best results when making mango lassi, use fresh mangoes or frozen mango chunks rather than canned mango if possible!
Storing Leftovers
Pour any leftover Mango Lassi into an airtight container or bottle. Mango Lassi can be kept for up to 24-48 hours in the refrigerator. Before consuming, give it a good shake or stir to mix everything back together.
Indian Recipes That Pair well with This Mango Lassi
- Indian Chickpea Stew
- One Pot Lentil Dahl and Rice
- Indian Tomato-Cilantro Chicken
- Quick and Easy Chicken Biryani
Mango Lassi Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh mango
- 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- Dash of cinnamon - optional
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom - optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a blender.
- Puree until you reach a smooth consistency. Serve immediately, or optionally chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
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Please note that this recipe is often misspelled as Indian Mango Lassie recipe, Indian Mango Lasse recipe or Indian Mango Lasi recipe.
Ur over cup is how much ml?? Lolx, any cup? U gv ratio recipe izit? Seems very casual recipe
Hi Thopson,
1/2 cup milk is 118 ml.
1 cup plain, non-fat yogurt is 236 ml.
1 cup diced mango is 236 ml.
2 Tablespoons of sugar is 29.5 ml.
– Linda
Muy rica la receta y fácil de hacer. Le añadí cardamomo y polvoreé con canela . Gracias
English Translation: The recipe is very rich and easy to make. I added cardamom and sprinkled with cinnamon. Thanks
Hi Celeste,
Gracias. Me alegra que lo hayas disfrutado.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
– Linda
I doubled the recipe and used 1/2 less yogurt and froze the mango. Yum! My family loved it!
so great! i used 10oz of full-fat organic pasture-raised raw kefir (Organic Pastures), then added 2oz organic 100% grass-fed half & half (Organic Valley), and the juice of half a lime (to make it more tart!). mango is already sweet like candy, so no sugar added (2 TBS would be way over the top sweet). anyway, a fully organic dessert with no added sugar! it felt so much more luxurious than just eating a chopped up mango and drinking some kefir! won’t do it often since blending does decrease the healthiness of the mango, but for a more-or-less whole-food, unsweetened treat, this is awesome!
Sugar or honey is not needed, the recipe is delicious without it.