Mango Lassi Smoothie
The classic Indian mango lassi — ripe mango and yogurt with a whisper of cardamom.
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- 200 g Mango
- 200 g Yogurt
- 100 ml Milk (optional)
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Honey (optional)
- 50 g Ice cubes (optional)
Method
- Put the mango, yogurt, milk, cardamom, honey, and ice into a blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth, scraping down once if it catches — add a splash more liquid if it fights the blades.
- Pour into a glass — properly cold, it should taste like dessert.
About Mango Lassi Smoothie
The mango lassi is one of India's most beloved cooling drinks, a yogurt-based blend that shows up alongside spicy meals and on the menu of nearly every Indian restaurant abroad. This smoothie version keeps the classic proportions: ripe mango for sweetness and body, yogurt for a gentle tang and creaminess, and a little milk to loosen it to a drinkable consistency. A whisper of cardamom is the traditional aromatic touch, lending a warm, floral note that lifts the fruit without overpowering it. Honey rounds out any sharpness, and the result is thick, tangy, and dessert-sweet.
Because it comes together in a single blend, the only real technique is getting it fully smooth and, crucially, cold. Ice blended right in chills and thickens the drink at once, and a splash more milk sorts out a mix that is too stiff for the blades. Lassi's cooling, slightly acidic quality makes it the natural foil to fiery curries, calming the palate between bites, but it is just as good on its own as a fast breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Serve it properly cold in a tall glass, when the mango tastes at its most vivid.
Equipment: blender.
Mango Lassi Smoothie: frequently asked questions
Is Mango Lassi Smoothie gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Mango Lassi Smoothie has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Mango Lassi Smoothie dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Yogurt, Milk. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Mango Lassi Smoothie?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out milk, cardamom powder, honey — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Mango Lassi Smoothie make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.