Best summer drink
lassi is a popular Indian beverage that is made from blending ripe mangoes with yogurt, milk, sugar, and sometimes a touch of cardamom. It is a refreshing and creamy drink that is enjoyed during the hot summer months. Lassi is a traditional yogurt-based drink, and mango lassi is a variation that incorporates the tropical flavor of mangoes. It isa popular drink in Indian restaurants.
Choose right mangoes
For making lassi, it is best to use ripe and sweet mangoes.Alphonso mangoes, Kesar mangoes, and Ataulfo mangoes are traditionally used. You can make lassi with any variety of mangoes available.
Refrigerate the mangoes
Always refrigerate mangoes before making lassi as it givesthe best taste and texture.
Can I add ice?
That might alter the richness of lassi.
Frozen or canned mangoes
Fresh mangoes are always preferred but if it is not available you can use canned or frozen mangoes.
How to adjust the taste if mango is tart
Choose ripe sweet mangoes but if it is still tart add extra sugar
Other spices for lassi
Traditionally cardamom is used in Punjabi lasdi. You can also use saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, rose water, kewra water, vanilla extract for different flavor.
Can I increase yogurt?
Yes if you like sour taste. I prefer I mango lassi with more mango flavor so I make this this way
Dahi for lassi
I prefer to use homemade thick non sour curd. If you are using sour cream or Greek yogurt add extra milk to adjust the consistency.
Topping
You can add chopped pistachios, saffron, almonds or any other topping of your choice
Shelf Life
It is better to consume homemade mango lassi within 24 hours.
BEVERAGES
Mango recipes
CURD BASED RECIPES IN TMF
mil-based recipes
Ingredients
1 cup ripe mangoes, chilled 1/2 cup thick non sour curd 1/2 cup milk Pinch of cardamom Sugar according to your taste
How to make mango Punjabi lassi with step-by-step pictures
Add all the ingredients into a blender; prepare lassi
Taste and add sugar if needed Refrigerate for at least 1 hour then serve
