What Is Mango Lassi? + Recipe Using Mango Pulp (Fresh or Canned)

Mango lassi with crushed pistachio garnish in a glass.

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What Is Mango Lassi? + Recipe Using Mango Pulp (Fresh or Canned)

Indian mango lassi is a popular and delicious Indian drink made in 5minutes with either canned mango pulp or ripe, fresh mangoes to make mango puree. I have a tip on an ingredient to use for restaurant style lassi.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: canned mango pulp, mango lassi, mango pulp mango lassi, tinned mango pulp

Servings: glasses

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

½ cup mango pulp 1 mango, 260g pulp
1 cup yogurt whole milk for creamier
½ cup milk or water whole milk for creamier
2 tbsp sugar
5-6 ice cubes
⅛ tsp cardamom powder optional
¼ tsp saffron strands optional
2 tbsp half and half optional, or heavy cream (for added creamy taste)
crushed pistachios optional, garnish

Instructions

To make the lassi either cut the mango into pieces or measure out the pulp and other ingredients. Then, add all ingredients to a blender and blend!

Notes

The type of mangoes used is key to a good mango lassi. If using fresh mangoes, use good, sweet mangoes (preferably Champagne, Kesar or Indian Alphonso Mangoes).

At Indian stores you will find canned mango pulp for the Alphonso and Kesar varieties. Look for brands without added sugar so you can control the amount of sweetener to your personal preference. Or, if you have a can with sugar you can skip adding it.

If I'm making this for a party or want a creamier, restaurant style lassi, add in half and half or heavy cream for a richer taste (optional).

If using saffron, soak it in the milk for a few minutes before adding to blender. The saffron flavor is more pronounced as it gets time to soak.

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