The mango lassi is a favorite drink in India and other Asian countries.  Traditionally a combination of mango and yogurt, it is a cross between a fruit smoothie and a milkshake, cooling off its drinkers and offering the health benefits of both fresh fruit and cultured yogurt.  So keep your summertime cool by blending up a traditional mango lassi.  Jazz things up by trying out one of the flavorful variations offered below, or come up with your own tasty combination.

Lassi Base (serves about 4)

2 cups organic plain yogurt

1 cup organic milk or water

1 cup ice

2-4 tbsp local honey, depending on your sweet tooth

This recipe makes a fairly think lassi, so add more liquid to thin it out if desired.

Traditional Mango Lassi

Lassi Base

2 organic mangoes

1/8 tsp ground organic cardamom 

Peel and seed the mango then roughly chop the flesh.  Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

 

Papaya Avocado Lassi

Lassi Base

1 medium organic papaya

1 organic avocado

Peel and seed the papaya and avocado then roughly chop the flesh.  Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

 

Banana Date Coconut Lassi

Lassi Base, without the milk

4 organic bananas

20 organic dates

1 cup organic coconut milk

Peel the bananas then roughly chop them.  Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. 

 

Raspberry Peach Lassi

Lassi Base

1 cup organic raspberries

2 organic peaches

Pit the peaches and roughly chop the flesh.  Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

 

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