Mango Lassi
This is essentially a yogurt-based mango smoothie that serves a purpose: its tangy, cooling qualities are perfect for balancing spicy food. The success of a lassi depends entirely on the quality of the mango; you need very ripe, sweet, non-fibrous fruit for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups ripe Ataulfo or Honey mango chunks fresh or frozen
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt cold
- 1/2 cup whole milk cold
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- A pinch of saffron threads
- A pinch of Diamond Crystal kosher salt
Method
- Blend mango chunks, milk, honey, lime juice, cardamom, saffron and salt until smooth.
- Add cold Greek yogurt and blend 30-45 seconds until just combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
- Thin with extra cold milk if too thick.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately cold.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for best texture.
Do not overblend after adding yogurt.