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July 30, 2020 2 Comments

Mango Lassi with Buttermilk

Clear glass filled with a peach colored frozen drink. It has a pink straw in it. In the back ground you can see a jar of honey, a blender with more drink in it and a bag of frozen mango

 A Mango Lassi with Buttermilk is a sweet, tangy twist on the more traditional Mango Lassi. A Mango Lassi is an Indian drink. In this version, I use buttermilk instead of yogurt and frozen mango instead of fresh to create a refreshing, summer treat. If you have tried my Dole Whip recipe, this is very similar. You’re going to love it!

I first had a Mango Lassi at a friend’s house and knew immediately that I wanted to recreate it. Mango is one of my favorite flavors, and I loved the slight tart taste that the yogurt gave the drink. Another ingredient I didn’t expect was cardamom, just a pinch, but the hint of spice really brings out a unique taste in the drink.

a clear blender full of frozen mango, honey, buttermilk and nutmegWith that said, you will notice that my recipe does not have cardamon or yogurt. I decided I wanted to get the tart flavor from buttermilk like I do in the Dole Whip recipe, and at the risk of getting my food blogger card taken away, I’m going to admit that I don’t have cardamom in my spice drawer. I chose to add a spice that would give a similar flavor, a pinch of nutmeg.

The results were delicious, and ALL five of my kids have been begging me to make them a Mango Lassi with Buttermilk on the regular.

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How to make Mango lassi with buttermilk

Step by step pictures of ingredients and steps for making a mango lassi with buttermilkFrequently Asked Questions about making a Mango Lassi with Buttermilk

what is mango lassi made of?

Typically, a Mango Lassi is made with fresh mango, plain yogurt, some kind of sweetener, and cardamom. In my recipe, I use buttermilk instead of yogurt, honey for the sweetener, and a pinch of nutmeg instead of cardamom. I also prefer to use frozen mango, which makes it more of a frozen drink similar to a smoothie.

Will a regular blender work or do I need to use a BLENDTEC or VITAMIX?

Most blenders should work fine. I use a Bosch 800w blender, and it worked really well. If your blender has a hard time with frozen drinks, use a little extra water to help it blend more thoroughly. The extra water will make your Lassi a little thinner, but it will still taste great.

can I use fresh mango?  does it need to be frozen?

Yes, you can definitely use fresh mango. This recipe is set up to work best with fresh mango, but the only adjustment you would need to make is eliminating the cup of water. If you use fresh mango, I would suggest just adding the buttermilk and only adding a little water at a time, if needed for consistency.

if I don’t have buttermilk, what can be used as a substitute?

If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use yogurt, which is traditionally used. You can even get creative by using a flavor like coconut or strawberry to customize the flavor of your Lassi a little more. If you don’t have yogurt and you don’t mind missing out on the extra tartness in the drink, you can use almond milk or cow’s milk. Using whole milk will give the creamiest result.

Orange smoothie looking drink in a clear glass cup with a bottle of honey and a blender and frozen manocan I use a different sweetener besides honey?

Yes. You can use regular granulated sugar, agave nectar, Splenda, or any kind of sweetener. Heck! Throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if you want.

is mango lassi a dessert?

Mango Lassi can definitely be a dessert. Some people prefer to drink it along with their meal, but the way I have prepared this drink, it’s thick and more like a smoothie or milkshake consistency. It’s fun for a light, after-dinner dessert.

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Mango Lassi with Buttermilk
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Light and refreshing, tangy and sweet, this delicious Mango Lassi with Buttermilk will be something you make again and again.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Frozen Drink
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 2-3 cups frozen mango
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½-1 cup water (start with ½ cup and add more if needed for consistency)
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • a pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
  1. In your blender add frozen mango, buttermilk, ½ cup water, honey, and nutmeg.
  2. Secure the lid on the blender and blend ingredients until smooth.
  3. Depending on the strength of your blender, you may need to add more water. I have to use the full cup of water with my 800w blender.
  4. **If your blender stalls, turn it off and add more water. Use a long spoon to loosen the frozen mixture around the blades so they will freely spin.
  5. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
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  1. Callie

    July 15, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    #julygiveaway

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  2. Holly Curtis

    July 16, 2021 at 8:08 am

    This was so good and my kids asked for thirds. I love how healthy it is!!!!!!! #julygiveaway

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