Mango lassi in a tall glass with a mint leaf.

5-Minute Easy Mango Lassi

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This mango lassi recipe is a cool, creamy drink made with yogurt and mango. It takes just 5 minutes in total. It is easy because you only need a blender and a few simple things.

Find more cool ideas in the Drinks category.

Why You’ll Love It

It is fast. It is smooth. It is sweet and cool.

You do not need to cook anything. You just blend and pour.

This mango lassi recipe is a good drink for a hot day. It is also easy to make for two people.

Key Ingredients Explained

Plain yogurt makes the drink thick and creamy.

Mango gives it a sweet taste and a soft, smooth feel.

Sugar makes it sweeter. You can add less or more, to taste.

Cold water or cold milk makes it easy to drink. Milk makes it a little richer.

Cardamom is optional. It adds a light, fresh scent.

Ice keeps it cold. Mint leaves add a fresh look and taste, if you like.

Ingredients

Mango lassi in a tall glass with a mint leaf.

5-Minute Easy Mango Lassi

A creamy mango lassi in 5 minutes, with yogurt, mango and a little sugar, perfect as a cool and easy drink.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup mango pulp or 1 ripe mango peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup cold water or cold milk
  • a pinch of cardamom powder optional
  • ice cubes to serve
  • mint leaves to serve optional

Equipment

  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Put yogurt, mango, sugar and cold water or milk in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Taste and add a little more sugar if you like it sweeter.
  4. Pour into glasses over ice, add cardamom if using, and serve cold with mint if you like.

Instructions

  1. Put yogurt, mango, sugar and cold water or milk in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
  3. Taste and add a little more sugar if you like it sweeter.
  4. Pour into glasses over ice, add cardamom if using, and serve cold with mint if you like.

Tip: Use cold yogurt and cold mango for a cold drink from the start.

Tip: Blend a little longer if you want it extra smooth.

Blending mango lassi in a blender jar.

Variations

Use cold milk instead of water for a richer drink.

Leave out the sugar if your mango is very sweet.

Add cardamom for a light spice taste, or leave it out.

Add more ice and blend it in for a thick, frosty drink.

What to Serve With

Pouring mango lassi from a jar into tall glasses.

Serve this mango lassi recipe with a light lunch or a snack. It goes well with a simple sandwich or a fresh salad.

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Storage

Drink it fresh for the best taste.

If you have some left, keep it in a closed jar in the fridge. Stir it well before you drink it.

FAQs

How long does mango lassi take to make?

It takes 5 minutes in total. Prep time is 5 minutes, and cook time is 0 minutes.

Do I need to cook mango lassi?

No. You do not need to cook anything. You just blend and pour.

Can I use milk instead of water?

Yes. Use cold milk instead of water for a richer drink.

Can I use mango pulp or fresh mango?

Yes. Use 1 cup mango pulp or 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped.

Can I leave out sugar or cardamom?

Yes. Leave out sugar if your mango is very sweet. Cardamom is optional.

How do I store leftover mango lassi?

Keep it in a closed jar in the fridge. Stir it well before you drink it.

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