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Thanks to its tropical climate, India’s food culture excels at refreshing beverages. And lassi\u2014with\u00a0its tangy yogurt base sweetened by sugar and fruit\u2014is one of the country’s most well-known cold drinks. This quick mango lassi recipe uses so few ingredients that you easily make it with frequency.<\/p>\n

Mangoes also boast a ton of health benefits<\/a>, which may explain why they are so widely consumed all over the world. The combination of yogurt, mango, mint and cardamom make this beverage not just refreshing, but also filling and a good choice for a light breakfast or quaffable snack. No wonder it’s one of our most popular mango recipes<\/a>!<\/p>\n

What’s the difference between mango smoothie and mango lassi?<\/h2>\n

It essentially comes down to dairy. Mango lassi is always made with yogurt. Depending on the thickness of the yogurt, some recipes may thin the drink with a little milk or cream, but yogurt’s fermented tang always remains at the forefront.<\/p>\n

Smoothies often include yogurt, but it plays a minor role and can be replaced by kefir or skipped entirely\u2014especially when including a juicy fruit like mango. Most smoothie recipes<\/a> also contain juice or milk, protein power and multiple fruits and vegetables. Lassi tends to feature just yogurt, a single fruit and maybe some herbs or spices.<\/p>\n

Replace the yogurt in a mango lassi with milk and ice cream to make a mango milkshake<\/a>. For mango nectar, simply thin the blended mango solids with water to create a thick juice, and sweeten it with a simple syrup.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Mango Lassi<\/h2>\n