Lassi is a cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. It is a yogurt based drink and very popular in the northern parts of India. Lassis are either sweet or savory.
Mango Lassi is a sweet Lassi which is made by churning yogurt along with sugar, Saffron, cardamom and chopped ripe mango.
Ingredients
1) Yogurt / Curd - 1/2 Cup
2) Sugar - 2 Tbsp (as per taste)
3) Ground Cardamom - 1/2 Tsp
4) Saffron/ Kesar - a pinch
5) Chopped Ripe Mango - 1/4 Cup (frozen or fresh)
6) Ice cubes
7) Chopped Almond for garnish
Method:
1) Grind the chopped mango with 2 tsp of yogurt into a smooth paste in a blender.
1) In a bowl, add the mango paste, remaining yogurt, sugar, ground cardamom, saffron and beat it using a hand mixer.
2) Then add ice cubes and beat it till turns frothy.
3) Pour it in a glass and sprinkle some chopped almonds on top and serve.