Description
A quick and refreshing creamy mango lassi with cardamom, perfect for busy weeknights. This tropical drink balances sweet, tangy, and aromatic spice and comes together in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ripe mango (about 225g), fresh or frozen
- 1 cup plain yogurt (240ml), full-fat or Greek
- ½ cup milk (120ml), any kind
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- If using fresh mango, peel and chop into chunks. If frozen, use directly without thawing.
- In a blender, combine mango chunks, yogurt, milk, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add ground cardamom and fresh lime juice.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add ice cubes before blending if you want a chilled, frothy drink.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or milk as needed.
- Pour into tall glasses, optionally sprinkle extra cardamom on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe Ataulfo or Alphonso mangoes for best flavor. Freshly ground cardamom seeds provide superior aroma. Adjust thickness by varying yogurt and milk amounts. Can be made vegan by substituting coconut yogurt and coconut milk. Store in fridge up to 12 hours; stir before serving. Not recommended to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: mango lassi, cardamom, creamy mango drink, quick beverage, Indian drink, tropical drink, yogurt drink, healthy smoothie