Creamy Pantry Mango Lassi Recipe Easy Budget-Friendly Smoothie with Cardamom
A quick and budget-friendly creamy mango lassi made with pantry staples, featuring a hint of cardamom for a warm, aromatic twist. Perfect for a refreshing, tropical treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250 ml) canned or jarred mango pulp
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt, preferably full-fat
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk, any kind
- ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4–5 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: mango pulp, yogurt, milk, cardamom powder, honey or sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes.
- In a blender jar, combine mango pulp and yogurt.
- Add milk and sweetener (honey or sugar). Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Sprinkle in cardamom powder.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add ice cubes for a chilled texture.
- Blend on medium-high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Taste and adjust thickness or sweetness if needed by adding more milk or sweetener and blending briefly.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses, optionally garnished with a pinch of cardamom or a small mango slice.
Notes
Use full-fat yogurt for best creaminess. Freshly grind cardamom for optimal aroma. Adjust sweetness carefully as mango pulp sweetness varies. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours. Avoid freezing to prevent separation. For vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 2530
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 68
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