Lassi or Smoothie?
Well, sweet fruity Lassi is Smoothie. Traditionally Lassi is a yogurt based drink very popular (esp. during the summer months) in the Northern & North Western parts of the Indian Subcontinent. The drink really helps to cool down when the summer sun is beating hard against the dusty streets & farms. Lassi is prepared by blending yogurt, water, ice, salt & pepper & some spices (usually Cumin). Sweet Lassi, prepared with sugar/honey, with lemon, saffron, rosewater or fruits (either one or in combination) is popular too. In the Eastern Region of India (West Bengal), the sweet Lassi is called “”Ghol”. (More about/variations of Lassi)
A lot of mangoes, fresh mint from the yard & some real need of a wonderful thirst (& soul) quencher on a hot summer afternoon led to this. I like my Lassi with more fruit & less yogurt; there are not fixed proportions, just do what you want to drink.
Mango & Mint Lassi
Ingredients: (makes about 3 servings)
- 1 Cup Fresh Chopped Mango (Ready made Mango Pulp or Frozen Mangoes may be used)
- 1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
- 3/4 Cup Crushed Ice
- Honey/Sugar/Any other sweetener to Taste
- 10 Fresh Mint Leaves
- A Small pinch of Saffron (Optional)
- More Fresh Mint to Garnish
Preparation:Combine all the above ingredients except the mint for garnish in a blender & blend till smooth. Garnish with fresh mint & serve immediately. Add some water while blending if you feel it is too thick.
Nothing more refreshing like a cool glass of Lassi to quench your summer thirst. Enjoy! Sending this to LIVESTRONG WITH A TASTE OF YELLOW 2009, to support the Lance Armstrong Foundation; hosted by Barbara of WinosandFoodies.
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You may call what ever you want as it looks so delicous.
I love your picures , it isalways so beutiful.
Love the contras of purple and yellow.
How delicious and refreshing with the fresh mango! A lovely treat!
Ekhane thanda porche … tomar lassi dekhe enjoy o korte parchi na … dekhte shundor … khawar kotha bhablei sheet lagche. 🙂
Never tried mango and mint combination together..the click looks stunning and i love contrast of colors used!
This is perfect on hot summer day. After a few days of cold weather we are having a few warm ones now. I have got to give this a try.
Ahhhh, sounds awesome… It’s hot here and I’d enjoy this a lot right now 🙂
Mango lassi….anytime welcome! 🙂
So refreshing,just perfect after fasting on hot summer day 😉
Never try this before but sounds good!
Wow, Soma!Can imagine Mango and Mint..Looks fab:)
I like the combination of mango and mint – delicious lassi!
Love mango lassi on top of it with mint leaves..wow that’s sound so gud….looks delightful
lassi is my fav. during summers,..
hey soma…I have passed an award to you, pls accept it 🙂
I love mango lassi too– usually make it with the Alphonso mango pulp from the Indian store. Love that you added mint– that’s a really nice touch!
I love mangoes in any form and this is not exception. Do pass me a glass Soma!
Tempting pretty pics lady!
Mmmmm! I love your lassi! I have a similar type of iced lassi in my repertoire.
Tell you what , I shall take care of your kids and then you can go to Vegas in exchange for a couple of these beautiful lassis!!! LOL!
Oh Nazarina.. that is so sweet of you:) Wish i could do that, I would give you as much lassi you want!
This sounds so beautiful and refreshing Soma! I love the idea of adding mint to it to give it a lift 🙂
am a big fan of mangoes and lassi.. put them both together and I am your slave 🙂
love the picture..
i am not going to get a mango to smell let alone make lassi with, until next april 😀
LOL Nags!! We will be getting there soon.
My favorite lassi, I always keep a tin of mango pulp in my pantry when mango are not in season to make this lassi…..love the glass
I love mangoes!!!! That drink looks fantastic…..Beautiful picture.
Thank you very much!
I’ve been under the weather lately and wish I had a glass of this right now! Lovely as always.
Hey send me some of that lassi. I am thirsty! 🙂
I agree with Cynthia,looks great and tempting click.Send me some,mango season is over here
soo refreshing!! love mango sooo much!! 🙂 i shud try this soon 🙂
I loveee mango lassi !! When I think of Mango lassi…honestly, I miss those salty summers of India……
Perfect for the summer! A great way of using mango!
Soma thank your for your entry, It looks wonderful. I’ll take the picture from your post.