The classic Indian lassi is made with mango and yogurt. Today, we use coconut milk and that makes this a vegan and dairy-free lassi too. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned mangoes and it takes just 5 minutes to prepare.
Summer is here people!! Now, summer in Israel is not easy. It can go up to 40 degrees Celsius. The air condition is on but getting out of the house is like walking into the oven. My kids will not eat as much of course because they want to drink something cold. So fruit juices, milkshakes, and yogurt drinks are always a must in the fridge
Traditionally Indian mango lassi is made with (homemade) milk yogurt. But if you'ver never tried the combination of mango and coconut, you are in for a treat.
The name may be Indian but as you can see it's basically mango, yogurt, and sugar so, similar to a mango milkshake or mango smoothie.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Mangoes - Use fresh, frozen, or canned. If using canned mangoes omit or reduce sugar in the recipe. If you have extra mangoes around freeze mangoes - to use off-season.
- Agave /Honey - Mangoes are naturally sweet so only add any sweeteners if necessary.
- Coconut milk - I use coconut milk but coconut cream works too. The cream makes a richer frozen milkshake while the milk makes a lassi like pouring consistency. If using the cream, I suggest using ¼ cup first, add more if you want it creamier.
- Ice - Ice works great in summer drinks but you could omit the ice. Blend it all without ice, add a little water to get the right consistency, then chill for a few hours.
Step by step instructions
- Place mango, coconut, cardamom powder, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness. If necessary, add the honey or agave syrup and blend some more.
- Pour into an individual serving-glass like this. You can garnish with fresh cut mangoes or sprinkle more cardamom powder.
- Enjoy!
more similar drinks to try
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie
- Banana Dates Smoothie
- Berry Chia Smoothie
- Cinnamon Chocolate Milkshake
- Strawberry Banana Milkshake
- Cantaloup Orange Smoothie
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Description
Ingredients
- 2 cups (330 g) Mangos (2 medium) chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) Coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Agave or honey
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
- ¼ tsp Cardamom powder (optional)
Instructions
- Place mango, coconut, cardamom powder, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth
- Taste and adjust sweetness. If necessary add the honey or agave syrup and blend some more
- Pour into an individual serving-glass like this. You can garnish with fresh cut mangoes or sprinkle more cardamom powder
- Enjoy
Equipment
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Val
Will definately give the mango a try as I follow a vegan diet and always looking for something different, thanks
Andrea Metlika
Mango and coconut go so very well together. This sounds super refreshing.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely, love mango and coconut together.
Chris Collins
Wow, these look soooo delicious and refreshing! When the sun finally comes out in Edinburgh, I'll be whipping up these for sure 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Chris. I do hope you get some sun. We're getting baked here cause it's so hot!
Raia Todd
This is so easy and such a fun way to refresh yourself during a hot summer day!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Raia. Absolutely, very refreshing.
Andrea
I love the idea of a vegan coconut mango lassi! It looks so rich and refreshing.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Andrea. yes, it is rich and creamy
Beth Neels
I'm so glad you made this with coconut milk! I'm intolerant of the yogurt so this perfect! Cool, refreshing and easy! Thanks
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Beth. We do love it with coconut milk. So rich and creamy
Gloria
I love mango, and have never tried a lassi. I do love smoothies...so I need to give this a try. Sounds like a great lunch for the hot summer days. My grandkids love mango....so when they are here 2 days a week this summer...I will make this for them too.
Veena Azmanov
Oh you must try lassi at least once, Gloria. It's a smoothie you will never forget.
Marisa Franca
I really needed this today!! It was so hot and humid and I was weeding our flower beds. I felt I was wilting and I needed something refreshing. The lassi would have been ideal. I'm getting the ingredients as soon as we go to the store. I can see why your kids enjoy them.
Veena Azmanov
Oh, that is hard work, Marisa. This would have been a treat after all that weeding. Well, it is really hot here so there is no weeding.. all the weed just burns into the ground during summer.
Tammy
Yummy! I think i would put a little less coconut milk next time. I made a half batch and it's wonderful! Thanks for this refreshing recipe! Drinking it now!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Tammy, Yes, you can definitely add less coconut milk if you prefer. Also, it depends on the brand of coconut milk we buy. Mine is not overly thick so it was just right. Also I love coconut. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback. So happy to hear you enjoyed it.