Mango Lassi
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
You can replace the sugar with honey or avoid adding sugar altogether if your mangoes are particularly sweet.
Ingredients
- Mango Pulp - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Sugar or Honey as per taste (I added 1 tsp sugar to my drink)
- Cardamom Powder - a pinch
- Mint Leaves for garnishing
- Crushed Ice (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender put yogurt, mango, ice, cardamom powder and sugar or honey and blend till smooth.
- Pour out into glasses, top with a mint leave each and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the sugar with honey in this lassi?
Yes — the recipe explicitly offers honey as a direct swap for sugar, and notes you can skip sweetener entirely if your mangoes are particularly sweet. The base recipe uses just 1 tsp of sugar.
What role does the cardamom play, and can I leave it out?
A pinch of cardamom powder is a signature spice in this northern Indian drink, adding a warm, floral note that balances the sweetness of the mango. It is listed as a recipe ingredient rather than optional, though the amount is small enough that omitting it changes flavor rather than structure.
