Mango Lassi with Cardamom (Printable)

A creamy mango and yogurt blend flavored with cardamom and honey for a cooling beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Dairy

01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped (approximately 1 cup)
02 - 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

→ Sweetener & Flavor

03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
05 - 1/2 cup cold water or milk

→ Garnish

06 - Pinch of ground cardamom or 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine mango, yogurt, honey, ground cardamom, and cold water or milk in blender
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture reaches smooth and creamy consistency
03 - Check texture and add additional water or milk as needed to achieve desired consistency
04 - Taste mixture and adjust sweetness level or cardamom intensity to personal preference
05 - Pour into two glasses and top with ground cardamom or chopped pistachios if desired
06 - Serve immediately while chilled

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, no cooking required, just cold comfort when you need it most.
  • Cardamom transforms what could be a basic fruit smoothie into something that tastes like you know what you're doing in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Frozen mango chunks work beautifully here and actually give you that icy texture without watering things down with ice cubes.
  • The cardamom flavor gets stronger as it sits, so if you're making this ahead, hold back on the spice and taste it before serving.
03 -
  • Buy mangoes that yield slightly when you squeeze them gently, not ones that are rock hard or soft enough to bruise.
  • Blend at high speed for a full minute to ensure the cardamom is evenly distributed, otherwise you'll get pockets of intense spice.
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