Mango Lassi is an exotic take on the classic Lassi – a yogurt or buttermilk-based beverage from the Punjab, and said to be an antidote for extreme heat. This version adds the sweet tang of mangoes making it a rich, satisfying summer beverage. Mango Lassi is full of antioxidants, vitamins, calcium and potassium, and makes a great post-workout drink.

Ingredients

• Mango – 1½ cup, cut up in small chunks, or mango purée (found in most South Asian stores)
• Sugar – 2½ tbsp, or 3 sachets of Splenda
• Yogurt – 2 cups, plain Greek yogurt, fat-free or regular
• Milk – ²⁄₃ cup, 2% or 1%, chilled
• Crushed ice – ¼ cup
• Pistachios – 2 tsp, chopped, optional
• Cardamom – ¼ tsp, ground/powder, optional
• Heavy whipping cream – ½ cup, optional

Preparation

Process mango and sugar in a blender until puréed (skip this step if using mango purée).

Add yogurt, milk and ice, blend until smooth.

Garnish with pistachios and a dollop of heavy whipping cream (optional), sprinkle cardamom powder to add color and flavor (optional).

Prep Time: Less than 10 minutes

Serves: 4