Kesar Mango Lassi
Kesar Mango Lassi makes it great drink for hot summer days. It is absolutely impossible to walk out of an Indian restaurant without having a glass of Mango Lassi. It is a yogurt-based drink, which is very popular in Northern parts of India. Traditional lassi is namkeen lassi (savory), which is blend of yogurt, water and pinch of salt.
Lassi comes in many different variations sweet lassi, savory lassi or a fruit-infused lassi. Mango lassi is one of the most popular and delicious lassi of all. Since mangoes are not found all year round, it can be still enjoyed with mango pulp or canned mangoes instead. Canned Mango pulp are available at any of the local Indian grocery store or it can also be purchased on Amazon
It has a lot of health benefits. Saffron makes your skin glow and also prevents cold and cough. Since it is a yogurt based drink, it makes it a good probiotic drink, that will help you with stomach bloating and help grow healthy bacteria.
My favorite is kesar mango lassi – fresh mangoes with greek yogurt, vanilla ice-cream, saffron, cardamom powder and water. Blend it all together with some crush ice, and it’s perfect drink for hot summer days. Add some protein powder and there you have it, a great after-workout drink !
So If you haven’t tried kesar mango lassi yet, now is the time. Head on to your kitchen to make this heavenly delicious mango lassi with only 5 ingredients. I promise you won’t regret making it.
Kesar Mango Lassi
Ingredients
- 2 Small Ripe Mangoes
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 scoop Vanilla Ice-cream
- ½ cup Water
- 5-6 strands Saffron
- 1 tsp. Cardamom powder
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- 1 tbsp Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Soak saffron strands in warm water while you cut mangoes.
- Blend mangoes, plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, vanilla ice-cream with cardamom powder and saffron water in a blender until it is smooth and creamy in consistency. Add more water if you prefer your lassi to be runny consistency.
- Pour kesar mango lassi in a glass and garnish with cinnamon power, pistachios and saffron strands. Serve chilled. It is a perfect beverage to enjoy during hot summer days.
Notes
- Canned Mangoes or mango pulp can be used instead of cubed mangoes. If you use fresh mangoes, make sure they are ripe and sweet.
- Honey can be adjusted per you taste. Refined sugar works well too.
- You can also add protein powder and it will make it perfect after workout drink.
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