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Mango Lassi Recipe — Creamy, Restaurant-Style at Home
Mango lassi is a yogurt-based mango drink — thicker and tangier than a shake, and a perfect cooler for a Pakistani summer. The trick is balancing sweet ripe mango against the tang of yogurt. Here is the ratio that gives you a smooth, creamy, restaurant-style lassi every time.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Chaunsa mangoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chilled full-fat yogurt (dahi)
- 2 to 4 tbsp sugar, to taste
- 1/4 cup cold milk or water, to thin if needed
- A pinch of cardamom powder
- Chopped pistachios to garnish (optional)
Method
- 1Whisk or blend the yogurt on its own until completely smooth.
- 2Add the mango cubes, sugar and cardamom and blend until creamy.
- 3Add a splash of cold milk or water if the lassi is too thick to pour.
- 4Taste and adjust the sugar — it should be sweet with a gentle tang.
- 5Pour over a little crushed ice, garnish with pistachios and serve chilled.
💡 Tip: Blend the yogurt smooth first, before the mango, to avoid a grainy lassi.
Lassi vs mango shake — what's the difference?
A lassi is made with yogurt (dahi), which gives it a thick body and a gentle tang. A shake is made with milk and is sweeter and lighter. If you like a richer, slightly sour-sweet drink, lassi is for you.
Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest result, and a sweet, fibreless mango like Chaunsa so the lassi stays smooth.
Getting the texture right
Whisk or blend the yogurt smooth before adding the mango — this prevents a grainy lassi. Add a splash of cold milk or water only if it is too thick to pour.
Serve chilled, ideally over a little crushed ice, with a pinch of cardamom and a few chopped pistachios on top for the full effect.
Frequently asked questions
Which mango is best for mango lassi?
A sweet, fibreless variety like Chaunsa keeps the lassi smooth and balances the tang of the yogurt. Avoid fibrous mangoes, which make the lassi grainy.
Why is my mango lassi grainy?
Usually because the yogurt was not blended smooth first, or the mango had fibre. Whisk the yogurt on its own until smooth, then add a fibreless mango like Chaunsa.
Can I make mango lassi without sugar?
Yes, if the mangoes are very sweet. Yogurt is naturally tangy, so a little sweetness helps balance it — taste first and add sugar only as needed.
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