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Creamy Indian Mango Lassi Recipe with Cardamom and Rose

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A refreshing and creamy Indian mango lassi with the warm spice of cardamom and a delicate floral hint of rose water. Perfect for hot weather and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe mangoes (about 1 ½ cups mango pulp) – Alphonso or Ataulfo varieties recommended
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt, full-fat or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or any dairy/plant-based milk like almond or oat
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 4–5 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed and ground fresh
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • 4–6 ice cubes (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop 2 large ripe mangoes into chunks, removing the pit to get about 1 ½ cups of fresh mango pulp.
  2. Lightly crush 4-5 green cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until you get a fine powder.
  3. In a blender, combine mango pulp, 1 cup plain yogurt, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons honey or sugar, ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon rose water, and a pinch of salt. Add 4-6 ice cubes if desired.
  4. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or rose water as needed, adding more honey or up to an extra ¼ teaspoon rose water cautiously.
  6. Optional: Pour the lassi through a fine mesh sieve for a silky texture.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cardamom or a small edible rose petal.

Notes

Use fresh ground cardamom for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and rose water carefully to avoid overpowering. For dairy-free, substitute yogurt and milk with coconut yogurt and almond or oat milk. If mangoes are not in season, frozen mango chunks can be used after thawing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 24 hours and stir before serving.

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Keywords: mango lassi, Indian drink, cardamom, rose water, creamy mango smoothie, summer drink, yogurt drink, refreshing beverage

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