While growing up I haven’t tried any lassi, as it not popular in Kerala. There you can find moru vellam (diluted yogurt drink) spiced with green chili, ginger and curry leaves along with salt. They taste awesome when you coming from hot scorching sun. My grandma used to make it in large quantities; and whoever visit our house from around noon till 4.00 P.M. were offered a glass of moru vellam. I used take out all the green chilies, ginger and curry leaves and drink only the diluted yogurt part. Finally the day came to try lassi, I made this mango lassi.
Lassi is one of popular Punjabi (Punjab is a state in north India) yogurt based drink. Lassi is also famous outside India as most of the Indian restaurants have it on the menu. Lassi can be made spicy or sweet. You can use fruits and sweeteners for sweet version whereas crushed green chili, cumin, ginger etc account for spicy version. Over a period of time, I developed a taste for lassi, and it became one of my favorite drinks and I make it whenever I get fresh fruit.
Last week I bought two mangos from Fiesta grocery store, of which one was consumed as such. With rest of mango I want to try mango lassi. I don’t like to use mango pulp from Indian store as they are heavily loaded with sugar. I know my little one will enjoy it as it contains her favorite mango and yogurt. I made using single mango and ⅔ cup of yogurt (I used homemade), initially my plan was to add ½ tablespoon sugar. While cutting the mango my princess who was standing nearby wanted to taste some mango pieces, and I also tasted some. The mango was really sweet so I reduced the sugar to 1 teaspoon and flavored them with 3 cardamom pods. Trust me they taste awesome without any crushed ice or any more sweeteners. If you want more sweet feel free to add more sugar. Mely my blogger friend from “Mexico in My Kitchen” also asked me for the mango lassi recipe. So Mely try this recipe and let me know how it turned out. Here goes the recipe.
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Mango Lassi/Mango Yogurt Smoothie
Delicious mango yogurt traditional Indian drink with touch of cardamom
Ingredients
- 1 Mango: 1 no
- ⅔ cup Yogurt: ⅔ cup ( I used home made one)
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
- 3 Cardamom pods
Instructions
- Remove the skin and stone (central seed part) of mango and cut into big chunks and set aside.
- In a blender/food processor add cut mango pieces, yogurt, sugar and cardamom seeds (remove the skin and set aside and add it while making the tea it gives nice aroma) and blend until everything become a smooth consistency. I prefer slightly thicker version. If you need more diluted version you can either add milk or water.
Notes
Copyright ©2014 Zesty South Indian Kitchen by Swathi(Ambujom Saraswathy) All Rights Reserved
Copyright ©2013 Zesty South Indian Kitchen by Swathi( Ambujom Saraswathy) All Rights Reserved
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Christy says
this makes me desperate for summer! your mango lassi looks divine--thank you for linking it up to tuesday night supper club!
a moderate life says
Hi Swathi! Oh, my sister in law introduced me to Mango Lassi when we went to have lovely Indian food with my brother's family at a lovely restaurant in Pawtucket Rhode Island. I had never had it before, but since I love yogurt and Raita, I adored it! I never did get a good recipe for it, but your's is so simple and lovely. I am going to share it on my hearth and soul hop highlights this week at a moderate life! All the best and thanks for sharing on the hearth and soul hop! Alex
Abhilash Pillai says
perfect for a north indian summer and a south indian cooker 🙂
Swathi says
@Mexico in my kitchen
Mely,
Glad you like it. Thanks for letting me know.
Mexico in my kitchen says
We are having this drink for the second time. Since yesterday. 🙂 The Cardamon is a really kick for the flavour.
Mely
PS. I am having a giveaway. I hope you stop by.
Joanne says
Mangoes are my favorite fruit and I LOVE a good lassi! These look so thick, creamy and delicious!
Chitra says
Never tasted this. Will search in hotels 🙂 Urs is looking yummy 🙂
Lena Rashmin Raj says
Bangloril mango season aayittilla.. this looks super delicious...
Padhu says
Refreshing drink and I liked both the pics
Butterpoweredbike says
I always see mango lassis at restaurants and want to try one, but then I forget. Now I know how to make them at home. I do so love cardamom. Thanks for linking your recipe to the Hearth and Soul hop.
Satya says
Thanks for the yummy smoothie swathi
Elsa says
This looks heavenly! And the lizard pic is adorable. 🙂
J L Health 918-836-0565 says
I love any sort of fruit smoothie's so I'm looking forward to making this one as soon as I can find some fresh mangoes!
Thanks for sharing at the hearth and soul hop.
Claudia says
Sounds so cooling. I love all the delicious kinds of lassi, but for this one we'll have to wait for mango season to return here.
savitha ramesh says
slurp.....lovely mango lassi.
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says
mouth watering. I Cannot wait to start using mangoes as the season is approaching fast 🙂
Jisha Dil says
my fav lassi....this one looks so yummy!!!...feel like having it right now..
HGourmet Foodie says
Mango lassi is looking superb!!! It always taste great when you can use the fresh mangoes rather than the Mango pulp..I cannot wait for summer to get Mangoes!!!
Elisabeth says
Such a great post, Swathi. I really enjoyed reading about your grandmother's treat at 4:PM
Such wonderful memories.
I could hardly wait till July to have our own mangos from my daughter's trees to make this yummy and satisfiying mango lassi.
Tell your hubby I really liked the photo he took, of the little green guest. These are the kind of photos I also like to take, that's why I enjoy going to the zoo with my daughter, and the little grandkids!
El Oteador de los Mercados says
I always handle pieces eaten, never beaten. But yogurt should be a delight.
Kairali sisters says
Mango lassie ente fav anu, epol mango season anivide, adipoli aytund tto..
Vimitha Anand says
Looks delicious and yummy...
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RAKS KITCHEN says
MY favorite lassi too,looks so yummy!
sanjeeta kk says
Love mangoes and waiting for the season to start..Lovely & creamy Lassie.
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Kalpana Sareesh says
My fav ,in chennai mango season has still not begun am waiting for this one..perfect n love ur lassi.very tempting..
Miriam says
Smoothies are one of my son's very favorite foods. This one will be a "keeper" for sure :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
PALATABLE says
Looks great! Thanks for sharing dear..
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Yummy Team says
Love mango lassie..Mouth-watering clicks, Swathi..
Sensible Vegetarian says
This looks so good Swathi,also loved the color of your pickle.
Hamaree Rasoi says
Mango Lassi looks so yummy and soothing. Excellent preparation.
Deepa
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sinfullyspicy.com says
Lassi looks delicious and thick ..my favorite
Angela says
Delicious. Very refreshing.
Reeni says
I have always wanted to try mango lassi Swathi! Thanks for telling us about it and for the recipe. It looks delicious, like a real thirst-quencher.
Premalatha Aravindhan says
yummy smoothies Dear! Awesome photography!
Mexico in my kitchen says
Tomorrow morning for breakfast I will try it with the number one Lassi fan at home. I will come back and let you know. 🙂
Thanks for posting it!
Kamakshi Prasanna says
yum yum yum....will try for sure.
Thanks for stopping by my blog..
Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) says
thts indeed a treat to the eyes ...yummy n full of flavors with cardamon
Harini says
My kids love this drink when we go to any Indian restaurant here..shall try to make it at home for sure!
Marus says
¡Delicios! I'm going to do it. Good day
Shanavi says
So creamy swathi..Pass it here
Sarah Naveen says
Wow!!! those look terrific..i want it now...yummy yumm!!
Rachu says
Hey, now you are making me have moru vellam too along with lassi. and tht guy on the tree is really posing for the pic.
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Suman Singh says
Mango lassi looks DIVINE!!
Priya says
Refreshing and inviting lassi...wat a beautiful click..
Gulmohar says
My most fav lassie..slurp
kitchen queen says
lovely and refreshing lassi can I grab the glass?
Sushma Mallya says
I love Mango smoothie looks lovely:)