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Mango Lassi
Mango Lassi is a traditional South Asian drink—like a milkshake, only made with plain yogurt instead of milk. Peel 1 ripe mango, remove the pit, and chop the pulp into small chunks. Combine 3/4 cup cold water, 1 cup plain yogurt, and the mango in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar (according to taste), a dash of ground green cardamom seed (optional) and ground saffron (optional)—pulse to combine. Add 8 ice cubes and blend together until frothy. Pour into 4 cups, serve immediately, and enjoy! This delicious protein drink will sustain you for hours.
Prep Tips: Peel the mango over a bowl to catch all the juice. After you cut the mango pulp into chunks, crush with a potato masher and remove any stringy fibers before blending. Or if you prefer, use 3/4 cup canned mango.
Variations: Don’t want to use sugar? Substitute fruit juice or honey instead. Or skip the sweetener altogether, as a ripe mango is naturally sweet. You can also add 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries or other summer fruit. And if you don’t like yogurt, substitute 2 cups of milk and skip the water to make a milkshake.
Health Benefits: Mangoes are packed with vitamins A, B, and C. Combined with the protein-rich yogurt or milk, they turn this nutritious drink into a time-released snack that will keep your energy going for hours.
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add your comment »The first time I tasted mango lasshi was from that Indian Restaurant in Shoppes of Maraval. Yum! It was addictive. Haven’t had it since going raw, but it’s worth trying if you ever want to explore a local non-homemade version.
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There's also now coconut yogurt, which I think kicks bootie over the soy. And you can look online for how to make yogurt too, I used to do it with a heating pad instead of a maker, and then you can try out things like almond, oat, and hemp (etc.) milks for making yogurt. No need to limit yourself.
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Hi Rebecca M - Don't give up on the Mango Lassi just because you are now lactose intolerant. Use plain soya yogurt instead. It works just as well, so those like you with lactose intolerance, or vegans can all enjoy it too!
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I LOVE Mango Lassi! Best thing to have with East Indian food or any hot spicy food. Too bad I'm now lactose intollerant! :( If you've never tried it though, do try it.
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