Mango Cardamom Lassi Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Everything is blended at once, so the drink comes together quickly with no cooking or staged preparation.
- Thick and creamy: Ripe mango, yoghurt and whole milk create a naturally full texture without needing any extra thickeners.
- Naturally balanced: Honey supports the mango’s sweetness, while yoghurt adds enough tang to keep the drink fresh rather than heavy.
- Cooling finish: Ice cubes and chilled dairy give the lassi a cold, smooth finish, with cardamom adding gentle fragrance.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose a ripe mango: A soft, fragrant mango gives the smoothest texture and the best natural sweetness.
- Use cardamom lightly: Ground cardamom is aromatic and can dominate quickly, so keep it subtle for a balanced lassi.
- Whole milk gives body: Whole milk helps create a rounded, creamy drink; oat drink gives a lighter, less dairy-rich finish.
Texture tips
- Blend until fully smooth: Let the blender run long enough to break down the mango completely, especially if the fruit is fibrous.
- Loosen if needed: If the mixture struggles to blend, add a small splash more milk gradually until the blades move freely.
- Chill the dairy first: Cold yoghurt and milk help the drink feel thicker and more refreshing straight from the blender.
Timing notes
- Best served immediately: The lassi is thickest and coldest just after blending, before the ice melts and the mixture begins to separate.
- If making ahead: Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to a day, then stir or re-blend before serving.
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Instructions
- Peel the mango, cut the flesh from the stone, and add it to a blender. Add the yogurt, whole milk, honey and ground cardamom.
- Add the ice cubes and blend until completely smooth and thick, about 30 to 60 seconds. If it is too thick to blend easily, stop and loosen with a splash more whole milk from your measured amount next time.
- Pour into a glass and serve straight away, well chilled. Taste and, if you like it sweeter, blend briefly with a little extra honey next time.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Use a very ripe mango for the best texture and natural sweetness.
- For a colder, thicker finish, chill the whole milk and yogurt in the fridge before blending.
Substitutions
- Replace honey with maple syrup for a different, caramel-like sweetness.
- Replace whole milk with oat drink for a lighter, dairy-reduced version.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served straight away. If needed, refrigerate for up to 1 day in a sealed container; stir or re-blend before drinking as it will separate.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Indian
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