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Lassis are Indian drinks made from yogurt and sometimes milk.
I remember the first time I tried a mango lassi.
I was dining at an Indian restaurant with my mom and sister while vacationing in Canada.
We each had a mango lassi with our meal and I thought it was the most delicious and exotic thing I had ever tasted.
Sweet and tropical, with just a hint of tartness, I was certain I would never be able to find another place that served these delectable drinks so I savored every last drop.
I have since realized that most Indian restaurants serve not only mango but also other types of lassis as well.
It takes a bit of work to find good mangoes and you may need to wait several weeks until they are ripe enough, but once they are, you will be rewarded with this truly special treat.
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Samosas with Tamarind Chutney
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Cashew Korma
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Basmati Rice
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Mango Lassis
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Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup peeled chopped mango flesh
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
8 ice cubes
ground cardamom (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth (depending on how sweet you like things use more or less sugar;
I like my lassis on the tart side so I only use 1 tablespoon of sugar.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, use 2 tablespoons.)
Strain through a sieve to remove any large ice chunks and fibrous pieces of mango.
Pour into glasses and serve garnished with a dusting of ground cardamom if desired.
Makes 2 drinks
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