Day 2- Mango lassi ( Mango smoothie)
Mango lassi is a popular yoghurt based drink in India which is refreshing in the summer. Mango is low in calories but high in fibre and rich in nutrients like vitamins A and C. It is rich in antioxidants, boost the immune system and improve skin and hair.
Prep time : 10mins Cooking time :10mins Servings : 4
Ingredients:
2 cups of fresh mango
2 cups of yoghurt
½ to 1 cup of milk
½ tsp cardamom powder
2 tsp of sugar or honey or sweetener ( optional)
Few strands of saffron ( optional)
Few crushed pistachio
Method :
Blend the mango, chilled yohurt, milk, cardamom and sugar in a blender
Make it into a smooth puree consistency, add extra milk or chilled water if needed
Garnish with crushed pistachio and saffron and serve cold
Tips :
It can be made with frozen mango or canned mango pulp
If yoghurt is not cold, add ice cubes when blending.
Rose water or vanilla essence can be used instead of cardamom.
Top up with few mint leaves to add extra freshness.
Substitute with vegan yoghurt and plant milk like almond milk to make this into a vegan lassi.
Recipe by Dr K Viswanathan
