Description
This refreshing Mango Lassi recipe is a delicious and creamy Indian-inspired yogurt smoothie made with ripe mangoes, coconut yogurt, a touch of brown sugar, and fragrant cardamom. Perfect as a cooling drink on a hot day or a wholesome snack, this vegan and dairy-free lassi captures the classic flavors while accommodating dietary preferences with coconut yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut yogurt
- 1 cup diced ripe mango (about two medium mangoes or one large mango)
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- Optional: 2 tablespoons water if the mixture is too thick
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the coconut yogurt, diced ripe mango, brown sugar, and cardamom powder. This combination of ingredients ensures a perfect balance of sweetness and aromatic flavor in your lassi.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for about one minute, or until all the ingredients are completely combined and smooth. The creamy texture is key for an authentic mango lassi experience.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add up to 2 tablespoons of water and blend again until the desired consistency is reached. This step allows you to customize the lassi to your preferred thickness.
Notes
- Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor. Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes work particularly well.
- The coconut yogurt can be substituted with plain yogurt or Greek yogurt if not vegan or dairy-free.
- The brown sugar can be adjusted or replaced with honey or maple syrup depending on sweetness preference.
- Add ice cubes before blending if you prefer a chilled lassi.
- This recipe serves two generously sized drinks.
