When the weather is hot and steamy, as it often is in Noosa at this time of the year, I sometimes find I don’t have much of an appetite for food. Plus the thought of preparing something to eat in the heat and humidity all seems like too much hard work. When hunger strikes in these conditions, the perfect solution is a big refreshing drink that not only quenches the thirst but also satisfies the appetite.
Lassi is a traditional chilled drink from India, and is often served alongside curries to refresh the palate. It is normally made with yoghurt, although sometimes buttermilk is used instead. Some recipes call for the addition of milk, but I prefer to leave it out giving a thicker result. Mango is by far the most popular Lassi flavour in Australia, but other fruits such as strawberry and melon work well too.
My favourite time to enjoy this drink is at breakfast time or as a midday pick-up. It really is a meal in a glass.
Ingredients (serves 2):
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups natural yoghurt
1 cup ice cubes
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon honey
Method:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve in chilled glasses.
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It’s one of the items I always have when I go to an Indian restaurant (also used to work in India and would have them there). I had no idea there was honey in the recipe!
Hi Stephanie, some Lassi recipes include sugar, but I prefer honey. Enjoy!
I love a good home made mango lassi! I love the cardamom in here!
Hi Sophie, I’m with you on the cardamom – it’s my favourite spice!
My husband swears he makes the best lassi ever. I’ll have to try out your recipe and see how they compare!
Hi Lea, what was the verdict?