Fresh Mango Lassi — Creamy Yogurt Mango Drink with Cardamom
This Mango Lassi is one of those simple pleasures that tastes like sunshine in a glass. Ripe mangoes blended with creamy yogurt, a little milk to loosen, and honey for gentle sweetness make a silky drink that’s perfect for hot afternoons or as a cooling finish to a spicy meal.
I love adding a pinch of ground cardamom for warmth and a squeeze of lime to brighten the flavors. It comes together in minutes and feels both indulgent and wholesome — serve it ice-cold with a sprig of mint for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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Place chopped mango, yogurt, milk, honey, lime juice, cardamom, and a pinch of salt in a blender.
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Add ice cubes and blend on high until perfectly smooth and creamy, about 30–45 seconds. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
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Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with a mint sprig and a thin mango slice, and serve immediately.
Ingredients
- Ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped:2 pieces
- Plain yogurt (whole-milk or Greek):1 1/2 cups
- Milk:1/2 cup
- Honey (or maple syrup):2 tbsp
- Fresh lime juice:1 tbsp
- Ground cardamom:1/4 tsp
- Salt:1 pinch
- Ice cubes:1 cup
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish):8 pieces
Tips & Notes
- For extra silkiness, use full-fat Greek yogurt and very ripe mangoes — Ataulfo or Alphonso varieties are ideal if available.
- Make it dairy-free by swapping yogurt for coconut yogurt and milk for almond milk; adjust sweetness to taste.
