Indian · Free recipe
Cardamom Mango Lassi
Ripe mango pulp and tangy whole-milk yogurt whirl together into a thick, golden drink scented with freshly ground cardamom. A pinch of salt sharpens the fruit, and serving it very cold makes it a soothing partner for a fiery curry or a hot afternoon.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
Method
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Crack the cardamom pods, tip the black seeds into a mortar, and grind them with the sugar until the mixture is fine and very fragrant.
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Add the mango, yogurt, milk, cardamom sugar, salt, and ice cubes to a blender.
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Blend on high for 45 seconds until the lassi is completely smooth and frothy on top.
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Taste, adding more sugar if your mango is not fully ripe, then pour into tall glasses and scatter a few chopped pistachios over each.
Zest note from the test kitchen
Canned sweetened mango pulp is often more consistent than off-season fresh mangoes; if you use it, cut the added sugar in half before tasting.
