When the heat rays down, the fairly simple preparing will cool muscles and soothe the senses. Say, a mango lassi situation. Creamy with a dash of fruitiness and tropical undertone, the very basic recipe of mango lassi acts as the first step an aspiring chef learns to prepare.

This guide takes you through every single step to gather information about Indian drinks if you are stepping into them or maybe want to know an excellent way to enjoy mango in the summer.

🥭 What Is Mango Lassi?

Before going straight into the recipe, let us-have a glimpse of what a mango lassi is.

The mango lassi is a famous Indian drink that is made with ripe mangoes, yogurt, milk, sugar, and a sprinkle of spice, generally cardamom. Imagine it as a tropical fruit smoothie, much richer and creamy in texture.

The drink originated in Punjab, India, and the chilled drink is now popular all across the globe because of its sweetness and health benefits.

Little Fun Fact: In summer 2024, mango lassi had been one of the top ten most-ordered fruit drinks in Indian restaurants throughout the U.S. (Source: Google Trends and Yelp reviews).

🍹 Ingredients You’ll Need

Making mango lassi at home is very easy, and it takes not more than 10 minutes. The need for ingredients includes the following:

Basic Ingredients (For 2 servings):

• 1 cup mango pulp (fresh or canned)

Tip: For best taste, use ripe Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes.

 

• ½ cup plain yogurt (chilled)
• ¼ cup milk (chilled)
• 2-3 tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder (optional but smells divine)
• 4-5 ice cubes

Optional Add-ons:

• A pinch of saffron
• Chopped nuts (pistachios or almonds) for garnishing

 

A few drops of rose water

If fresh mangoes are available in season, then go with those; else, canned mango pulp will do well. By 2025, Kesar or Alphonso mango pulp in 850g tins will be sold by most online grocery stores (Amazon Fresh and Instacart). A single tin goes a long way, yielding several servings.

 

👨‍🍳 How to Make Mango Lassi (Step-by-Step)

Here goes the magic!

Step 1: Prepare Your Mangoes

If you are using fresh mangoes:

• Wash, peel, and cut your mangoes.
• Out with the seed and chop the pulp into small cubes.

 

If you are using canned mango pulp:

• Just open the can and measure 1 cup.

Step 2: Toss Ingredients into Blender

In a blender, add:

• Mango pulp

• Chilled yogurt

• Milk

• Sugar

• Cardamom powder (optional)

• Ice cubes

Step 3: Blend Until Smooth

Blend everything for 30-60 seconds until smooth and frothy. The texture should be thick but drinkable.

Step 4: Drink Chilled

Pour your mango lassi into tall glasses. Garnish with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cardamom powder. For a royal treatment, add saffron strands on top.

Pro Tip: Want it thinner? Add a little more milk. For thickness like a smoothie, go with Greek yogurt.

💪 Health Benefits of Mango Lassi

This drink tastes amazing; it is also good for the body. Here we go with the reasons you should keep smiling while sipping on mango lassi:

 

1. Loaded with Vitamins

The mango is rich in Vitamins A, C, E, which can increase immunity and beautify the skin.

2. Digestion-Enhancing

The yogurt contains probiotics that favour the well-being of your intestinal tract and digestion.

3. Energy Gems from Nature

The sugar from fruits combined with milk makes mango lassi perfect for a post-workout drink or a midday pick-me-up.

4. An Excellent Coolant and Refreshing Drink

It cools down your body during hot weather due to its high water content along with chilled ingredients.

 

Note: If calorie counting is a thing for you, then better go with low-fat yogurt and without added sugar or with honey instead.

 

💡 Tips, Variations & Storage

Whether you want to incubate some ideas or prepare things ahead, here it is:

🌈 Flavour Variations:

• Vegan Mango Lassi: Go for coconut yogurt, with almond or oat milk.
• Mint Mango Lassi: Toss in a few mint leaves to jazz things up.
• Spicy Mango Lassi: Go with a pinch or two of chili powder with black salt to create tangy, street-style vibes.

 

🧊 How to Store:

• Keep the leftover lassi in a well-fitted glass bottle or jug.
• Store in the fridge max for 24 hours. Give it a good stir before serving. 
• Do NOT freeze it—texture and taste will suffer.

📈 Mango Lassi Around the World (2025 Trends)

The mango lassi is no longer just a traditional drink. It has turned into a global favourite, primarily during spring and summer menus.

 

• According to Google Trends data from April 2025,
• Online searches for “mango lassi recipe” jumped 28 percent worldwide.
• New searches show mango lassi as a trending item in California, New York, and Texas.
• DoorDash claims increased mango lassi orders by 35% from Indian restaurants this spring.

 

This simply means that more and more people like you are discovering how refreshing and easy it is to whip this up at home.

📝 Final Thoughts: Time to Make Your Own Mango Lassi!

Now that you’ve got a full step-by-step guide, it’s your turn to enjoy this tropical treat. Whether you’re making it for guests or for your own summer chill time, this mango lassi recipe will definitely impress.

So grab those mangoes, chill your yogurt, and blend up your own glass of sunshine! ☀️

Let us know how your mango lassi turns out—or share your twist on the recipe in the comments!