Sunday, April 22, 2012

Mango Lassi


The last couple of days had turned out to be so very hot in the SF Bay area where I live. Although the summer is yet to be in officially, it almost felt like mid-summer. We all switched in to summer clothing and yet the body was yearning to be cooled. What else can cool the body better than a classical mango lassi !
Lassi is a yogurt based drink popular in India and can be made in different flavors. If you haven't tried this yet, this is a must try - you sure would come back for more.

Ingredients
2 cups ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced or 2 cups sweetened kesar mango pulp (you can get tinned ones at the Indian grocery stores)
1and 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons sugar or to taste(adding sugar is not neccessary if you are using mango pulp)
Method:
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender to a smooth puree. Serve with a dollop of vanilla icecream if its extremely hot or have it as it is.
It is best if all the ingredients are pre-cooled, rather than adding ice cubes while blending it. Adding ice cubes would dilute the lassi and though many use this method, I prefer the thicker consistency. If I need it colder, I would just add some ice-cream on top.

19 comments:

  1. Looks creamy n refreshing drink...

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  2. Nice refreshing cool and chill drink !! tempting one !!

    Ongoing event CC:Spring Seasonal Food

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  3. one of my fav drinks.. loved the way you cute the mango :)

    Ongoing Event : WTML

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  4. Looks perfect for summer :)
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  5. Woww.. Yummy and refreshing lassi.. love the presentation too.. awesome job dear :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  6. My fav..So refreshing and yummy.

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  7. Seasonal lassi...i cant wait to make this..

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  8. Love the way you've cut the mango and presented...Refreshing lassi...Yummy.

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  9. Who will say no to this lassi,feel like finishing that glass..

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  10. I am all ready for this yummy and refreshing drink

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  11. one of my fav drink,perfect for this season...looks so creamy n yummy...love it!

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  12. yummy lassi, apt for the summer time :)

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  13. I love mango lassi too, and I think homemade is the best!

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  14. love your presentation. and yummy looking lassi

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  15. Wow...feel like grabbing it right now to quench the mango thirst....

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