I got a box of mangoes when I hosted my recent Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 Summer White Party. I used half to make lobster and mango salad and the other half for mango lassi–my favorite Indian beverage.
Even though I grew up in Malaysia where Indians are the third largest ethnic group, I’d never had mango lassi until I came to the United States. I first tasted it in an Indian buffet restaurant and since then I am hooked. I love its fruity sweet taste, creamy richness from yogurt and milk, and the smoothness of blended mango down my throat. Mango lassi is just perfect with fiery and spice-laden Indian food…
Here is my easy mango lassi recipe that is totally painless to prepare. I use honey instead of sugar and that really does the trick for me!
2 ripe mangoes
2-3 tablespoons honey or to taste
1/2 cup milk
1 cup yogurt
Method:
Peel the mango skin, discard seed and cut the mangoes into small pieces. Combine all the ingredients in an electronic mixer or blender and blend well. Make sure the mangoes are completely blended into juice.
Adjust the ingredients as per your taste, pour into glasses, freeze in the fridge for 30 minutes or serve immediately.
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ummm – this is the perfect drink for a mango lover like me. my mum used to make this all the time when we were kids! sometimes she would add a touch of cinnamon or cardamom – tasty!
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Meeta – yes, I read about cardamom and cinnamon but have never tried one with it. Now, I am really intrigued. I will have to add a dash of them next time.
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wow. i’m definitely adding mangoes to my shopping list this weekend. didn’t realise it was so simple to put together. thanks! the photos are very good.
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Louisa – it’s very easy, just blend everything and you have yourself some great mango lassi.
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Yum, yes, I always order a lassi when I eat spicy Indian food- its really delicious! But I love the salted one, with the hint of cumin spice. I wouldn’t mind sweet lassi if it was flavored with yummy mangoes though- looks good! :)
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Mia – I didn’t know that there is a salty mango lassi. Interesting! :)
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Looks so refreshing and sweet , I love it ! Can I use any kind of mangoes ? :)
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As soon as I find some mangoes, I’ll be on this drink. Maybe it’ll help settle my stomach and help some with my appetite….
Thanks for this one =]
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Good luck trying this mango lassi recipe.
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I love Mango Lassi, but never know how to make it. Now, thanks to you I can make it at home!!!
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
It’s very easy to make mango lassi, Candle. Good luck trying.
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I, too, have not had mango lassi till I come to US. The closest thing to lassi I had in Malaysia was some plain yogurt looking drink which tasted a bit sour. Since I discover mango lassi here, it becomes a must-have everytime I go to Indian or Pakistani restaurants. Of course, if you don’t eat much, I would not suggest lassi with lunch buffett :) 1 glass of lassi can easily fill you up.
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Yummm! I have a huge Hayden Mango tree in my backyard and I always have yogurt and milk in the fridge. My hubby peels and cubes them for me to eat. So don’t ya think I should have him make me one of these? I do. I printed the recipe for him…LOL
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Lucky you, yes, he should make you a mango lassi.
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good way of making mango lassi from fresh mangos.From what I have heard and seen and tasted,the real mango lassi is made from mango powder or mango paste,I’m a malaysian who lives in Melbourne now has always been ordering mango lassi that is made from mango powder or mango paste but I like your fresh mango lassi resipe.
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Your pictures are lovely. Why do you add milk to the lassi? Creamy yogurt and water should suffice no?
Also: there’s no salty mango lassi! There’s sweet lassi (e.g. mango lassi or plain cardamom-saffron lassi etc.) OR salty lassi (yogurt + salt – maybe black salt or rock salt + toasted and ground spices such as cumin and or hing and/or pinched curry leaves).
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
I added some milk to make my mango lassi more milky in flavor. You can do without it.
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