A great way to start a day with refreshing sweet mango lassi made with greek yogurt, milk, turmeric and cardamom. This healthy mango smoothie drink requires only 5 minutes to make.
Mango lassi is a refreshing and delicious drink that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It’s a traditional yogurt-based beverage made with fresh mango, yogurt, sugar or honey, and sometimes cardamom. Mango lassi is not only a perfect summer thirst-quencher but also serves as an excellent source of essential nutrients. This sweet and tangy drink has become increasingly popular worldwide for its creamy texture and tropical flavor. There are some varieties of lassi, for instance salted or sweetened. Namkeen is prepared with yogurt and salt. Sweet lassi drink is made with sugar or fruit juices. Mango lassi drink is made with yogurt, pulp of mango and milk.
Sweet Mango Lassi Recipe
Texture: smooth and silky.
Taste: sweet with mango flavor.
Simplicity: it requires only 5 minutes to make.
Meal Type: drink, breakfast, back to school or healthy dessert.
Sweet Mango Lassi Ingredients
- Mango – use fresh, ripe mango pulp for this recipe. You can use frozen mango too.
- Yogurt – for tangy flavor (greek yogurt, plain etc.)
- Milk – will give nice consistency to the drink.
- Honey – to sweeten the drink.
- Turmeric – for flavor and extra color.
- Cardamom – it is optional for extra flavor.
How to make Mango Lassi Drink
- (Full recipe and video below). Cut mango into cubes, add to the blender.
- Add the rest of ingredients and blend.
Mango Lassi Drink Tips
- To make the best drink you need very ripe mango which is very sweet and soft. Also, you can use fresh fruit or frozen.
- The honey is optional, if you want more sweetened drink, add some honey.
- Cardamom is also optional, it is for your own preferences.
- Instead of milk, you can use water.
- Make sure to use powerful blender to mix all ingredients nicely. I used my ninja blender.
Mango Smoothie Faq’s
The best it taste freshly made but you can keep the drink refrigerated for up to 3 – 4 days.
You can check if mango is ripe by squeezing. A ripe mango will be soft to touch.
Yes, just add sugar if you prefer.
No it is not vegan, since it contains milk, honey and greek yogurt, but it is vegetarian.
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Mango Lassi
Ingredients
- 1 mango ripe, large
- 3/4 cup yogurt plain or Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. honey optional
- 1/8 tsp. turmeric
- 1/8 tsp. cardamom optional
Instructions
- Peel and dice the mango.1 mango
- In a blender combine: diced mango, greek yogurt, milk, honey, turmeric and cardamom. Blend all ingredients together.3/4 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp. honey, 1/8 tsp. turmeric, 1/8 tsp. cardamom
Video
Notes
- To make the best drink you need very ripe mango which is very sweet and soft. Also, you can use fresh fruit or frozen.
- The honey is optional, if you want more sweetened drink, add some honey.
- Cardamon is also optional, it is for your own preferences. Otherwise it can be omitted.
- Instead of milk, you can use water.
Nutrition
Update Notes: The recipe was originally posted in September 2019, it was updated with new tips in May, 2023.
Emily
I’ve never had a lassi before I love the idea of mango and cardamom, can’t wait to try it!
Ilona
You will definitely like it Emily!
Jas @ All that's Jas
I only made strawberry lassi before, but I have to try this recipe as I love mango. Also, the healthy and tasty dose of anti-inflammatories is a plus!
Ilona
I need to try strawberry lassi next time:)
Megan
Thanks so much for another amazing recipe Ilona! All my favorite things in one glass!
Kelly Anthony
This will make the most refreshing and delicious afternoon snack for me and my kids. I always have frozen mango in my freezer so this recipe is perfect.
Beth
Yes!! I want to start every day with this drink!