Lassi is a curd based summer cooler. It is good to quench thirst and keep the stomach cool on a very hot day. Lassi can be made sweet or savory as per your taste. Sweet varieties use different fruits to produce different flavors. Here is my favorite Mango lassi…
Mango Lassi
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain curd
- ½ cup ice
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 Large ripe mango – you can use 250g canned mango pulp during off season
- ⅛ teaspoon saffron threads – use good quality saffron
Step by step instructions
- Soak the saffron threads in a tablespoon warm water or warm milk for 30 minutes and leave it in room temperature.
- Peel the mango and put the mango pieces, curd, sugar, crushed ice in a mixture grinder and blend for about 2 minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add little water if it is too thick.
- Mix soaked saffron and serve chilled in glasses.
Important
Different varieties of mangoes creates different flavors, so do not hesitate trying a new variety every time, and explore a new and better taste every-time.
Some mangoes have a lot of threads in them, such types should be strained before serving.
Alphonso, Banarasi Langda, Safeda, Dusseri and Kesar varieties are my personal favorites.
You can use homemade curd as well as store bought curd. It should be refrigerated and fresh. A sour curd may spoil the taste.
There is nothing that beats mango lassi in summers. The taste is paramount, the health benefits are amazing. The super quick drink ticks all the boxes you can think of.
