Creamy Mango Lassi Recipe with Cardamom and Rose Water
A refreshing and creamy mango lassi with subtle cardamom warmth and a hint of rose water, perfect for a quick, exotic, and soothing drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
- 1½ cups (360 ml) plain full-fat yogurt
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or dairy-free alternative
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop 2 medium ripe mangoes into chunks, discarding the pit.
- In a blender, combine mango chunks, 1½ cups plain full-fat yogurt, and ½ cup milk. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add 2 tablespoons honey or sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1 teaspoon rose water. Blend again for 20-30 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or rose water if needed.
- If desired, add 4-5 ice cubes to the blender and pulse until crushed and combined, or pour the lassi into glasses and serve over ice cubes.
- Optionally, garnish with a pinch of ground cardamom or crushed pistachios.
Notes
Use ripe mangoes that smell sweet and yield slightly to pressure. Freshly ground cardamom is preferred for best flavor. Rose water is optional but recommended for a subtle floral note. Adjust sweetness to taste. For dairy-free, substitute yogurt and milk with coconut or almond alternatives. If lassi is too thick, thin with milk; if too runny, add more yogurt or mango. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 24 hours; stir before serving. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
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