MANGO LASSI

The mango season is here! Here’s an easy recipe for refreshing, yummy mango lassi using fresh ripe mangoes – preferably alphonso / 'lal bagh' variety.

For 2 glasses of ‘Mango Lassi’ -

Ingredients

Mango pieces – 1 glass (2 ripe mangoes)

Fresh curd – 1 glass
Water - 2 tbsp (if required)

Sugar – 4 - 8 tsps

Milk – 6-8 tbsp

Ice cubes

Method

Peel and cut 2 ripe mangoes into cubes.

Use equal measures of fresh curd and mango (1 glass each), add 4 - 8 tsp of sugar (depending on the sweetness of the mangoes) and beat in a mixer till well-blended.

Pour out in a vessel. Check the taste and consistency – it has to be thick, and sweet & sour.

Add 6-8 tbsp of milk (and 1-2 tbsp water if required) to the mixer jar and stir and pour it  into the mango lassi.

Mix well and pour into glasses and put them in the fridge.

Add ice cubes before serving.

                                        

Tips

If the mangoes are very sweet, less sugar will be needed.

© Copyright 2011. Brinda Balasubramonian.