Mango Lassi with Cardamom (Printable)

Creamy mango and yogurt blend with cardamom and honey for a cool, refreshing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Dairy

01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped (approximately 1 cup)
02 - 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

→ Sweetener & Flavor

03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
05 - 0.5 cup cold water or milk

→ Garnish

06 - Pinch of ground cardamom or chopped pistachios

# Directions:

01 - Place the mango, yogurt, honey, ground cardamom, and water or milk in a blender.
02 - Blend until smooth and creamy. Check consistency and add more water or milk if a thinner texture is desired.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or cardamom as preferred.
04 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with a pinch of ground cardamom or chopped pistachios if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in the time it takes to peel a mango, no cooking or fussing required.
  • The cardamom is the secret player here—just enough to make people ask what's in it, not so much it becomes medicinal.
  • Works as a cooling drink, a light breakfast, or the perfect thing to serve alongside anything spicy.
02 -
  • Don't blend room-temperature ingredients if you can help it; you'll end up with something that tastes like mango yogurt soup instead of a proper lassi.
  • Cardamom is powerful—start with half a teaspoon and taste before adding more, because you can't take it back once it's blended in.
03 -
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if your mango is being too sweet and one-note, just enough to brighten it without making it taste citrusy.
  • Use the coldest water or milk you can find; a cold blender pitcher makes a noticeable difference in how the final drink feels in your mouth.
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