Fresh Mango Lassi Recipe with step-by-step photos: just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make a thick, creamy, utterly delicious mango lassi.
Lassi is a beloved traditional Indian drink made by blending yogurt with fruit, sugar, and spices. This mango lassi is one of the most popular fruit variations — smooth, fragrant and wonderfully refreshing. It works equally well as a cooling beverage, a light dessert after a meal, or a quick breakfast on busy mornings.
The secret to a perfect mango lassi is ripe, sweet mangoes and thick, well-set yogurt. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you can make a restaurant-quality lassi in minutes. Below are tips on ingredients and a simple step-by-step method to get the best results.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mango: Use ripe, sweet, fiberless mangoes for the best texture and flavor. If fresh mangoes are unavailable, frozen or canned mango pulp will work.
- Yogurt: Thick, plain yogurt or curd produces the creamiest lassi. Whole-milk yogurt yields the richest taste, but Greek yogurt also works. For a lighter option use low-fat yogurt, or substitute plant-based yogurt to make it vegan.
- Milk: A small amount of chilled milk mellows the yogurt and creates a silky base. Use dairy or a plant-based milk depending on preference.
- Sweetener: Granulated sugar is traditional, but honey, maple syrup, or agave are suitable alternatives. If your mangoes are very sweet, you can reduce or omit additional sweetener by increasing the mango-to-yogurt ratio.
- Flavor: A pinch of freshly crushed cardamom enhances the mango aroma and complements its sweetness (optional).
Mango Lassi Preparations Step by Step
- Place the chopped mango and sugar in a blender and pulse until combined into a smooth puree.
- Add the yogurt, chilled milk, and a pinch of crushed cardamom if using. Blend again until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You can also blend all ingredients at once.
- Pour the lassi into serving glasses, garnish with chopped mango or a few chopped nuts if desired, and serve immediately while chilled.
Tips for best results
- Use thick, well-set yogurt for a rich and creamy lassi.
- Choose ripe, fiberless mangoes to avoid stringy texture; Alphonso, Kesar or Ataulfo varieties are excellent when available.
- Chill the yogurt and milk beforehand for the coldest, creamiest drink; skip ice to avoid diluting the flavor.
- Adjust sweetness to taste — start with less and add more if needed.
Other summer beverages to try
- Peanut Butter Milkshake
- Thandai
If you make this fresh mango lassi, please leave feedback and a rating. Tag @spoonofflavor on social media if you’d like to share a photo.
Recipe
Fresh Mango Lassi Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup peeled & roughly chopped ripe, sweet mangoes (or 2 medium mangoes)
- ¾ cup fresh, thick whole-milk yogurt (chilled)
- ½ cup milk (chilled)
- 2 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- A pinch of freshly crushed cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Put the chopped mango and sugar in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the yogurt, chilled milk, and crushed cardamom if using. Blend until completely smooth. You may blend all ingredients together from the start if preferred.
- Pour into serving glasses, garnish with chopped mango or nuts if desired, and serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- Use thick, fresh curd for the creamiest texture.
- Choose ripe, sweet, fiberless mangoes to avoid stringiness.
- Full-fat yogurt gives the most authentic, rich flavor.
- A balanced consistency and moderate sweetness make the best lassi — adjust milk and sugar to your taste.
- I prefer chilled yogurt and milk instead of ice cubes to keep the lassi intensely flavored; add ice if you like a slushier drink.
Nutrition Disclaimer:
Nutrition information is an estimate only. Actual values depend on the specific ingredients and brands used. For precise data consult a registered dietitian or use a nutrition calculator.