Mango & Mint Lassi
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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September 5th, 2009 at 8:51 am
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.
September 5th, 2009 at 9:13 am
How delicious and refreshing with the fresh mango! A lovely treat!
September 5th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Ekhane thanda porche … tomar lassi dekhe enjoy o korte parchi na … dekhte shundor … khawar kotha bhablei sheet lagche.
September 5th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Never tried mango and mint combination together..the click looks stunning and i love contrast of colors used!
September 5th, 2009 at 11:55 am
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.
September 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Ahhhh, sounds awesome… It’s hot here and I’d enjoy this a lot right now
September 5th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Mango lassi….anytime welcome!
September 5th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
So refreshing,just perfect after fasting on hot summer day
September 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
Never try this before but sounds good!
September 5th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Wow, Soma!Can imagine Mango and Mint..Looks fab:)
September 5th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I like the combination of mango and mint – delicious lassi!
September 6th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Love mango lassi on top of it with mint leaves..wow that’s sound so gud….looks delightful
September 6th, 2009 at 3:09 am
lassi is my fav. during summers,..
September 6th, 2009 at 7:05 am
hey soma…I have passed an award to you, pls accept it
September 6th, 2009 at 8:22 am
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!
September 6th, 2009 at 8:45 am
I love mangoes in any form and this is not exception. Do pass me a glass Soma!
Tempting pretty pics lady!
September 6th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
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!
September 6th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
This sounds so beautiful and refreshing Soma! I love the idea of adding mint to it to give it a lift
September 6th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
am a big fan of mangoes and lassi.. put them both together and I am your slave
love the picture..
September 6th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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.
September 6th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
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
September 7th, 2009 at 7:13 am
I love mangoes!!!! That drink looks fantastic…..Beautiful picture.
September 7th, 2009 at 9:01 am
Thank you very much!
September 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I’ve been under the weather lately and wish I had a glass of this right now! Lovely as always.
September 7th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Hey send me some of that lassi. I am thirsty!
September 8th, 2009 at 2:43 am
I agree with Cynthia,looks great and tempting click.Send me some,mango season is over here
September 8th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
soo refreshing!! love mango sooo much!!
i shud try this soon 
September 8th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
I loveee mango lassi !! When I think of Mango lassi…honestly, I miss those salty summers of India……
September 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Perfect for the summer! A great way of using mango!
September 11th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Soma thank your for your entry, It looks wonderful. I’ll take the picture from your post.