Tuesday 31 January 2012

Ridiculously Easy Mango Lassi


A Ridiculously Easy Mango Lassi

My daughter, Amie, warned me that in Pushkar I was not to order a bang lassi.  When we arrived in Pushkar, I saw that the restaurant had no ‘bang’ lassi on the menu, but they did have a ‘special’ lassi.  When we asked what was in it, the waiter had a giggling fit, and said “merr-ha-whanna”.
This sublime mango lassi is ridiculously easy to make!
This recipe is for a sublime and healthy mango lassi, although other fruits are delicious as well.  I frequently use frozen raspberries, blueberries, cherries or bananas.  I can’t imagine using merr-ha-whanna, because I think it would taste vile.  On the other hand, I have been known to toss in a tablespoon of hemp seed, which has no THC content, but is rich in omega-3 fats.  It will also keep you feeling full longer.  It's up to you.
1 cup plain yogurt  (home made or store bought
1 cup frozen mango chunks (or a combination of the above mentioned fruits)
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon rose water
2 green cardamom pods, husks removed and finely ground in a mortar and pestle. 

Put the yogurt into a blender.  Then add the remainder of the ingredients.  Liquify . 

Pour into a charming glass, and have this for a light breakfast, lunch or snack.  It is absolutely sublime…

Tip:  When having guests for dinner, Set out a small jug of mango lassi with elegant liqueur glasses, so if the vindaloo is burning someone alive, they can be rescued with a cool sip of lassi.  They will thank you for it.

3 comments:

  1. I love mango lassis but had no idea they were so easy to make. Yum!

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  2. Yes, and super healthy too! They are very good for the digestive system!

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  3. Wow! It looks super yummy and delicious :) a perfect match for the weather...
    And, for a 'no nothing on cooking-yet-a food critic' like me presentation is what sensed first, so if a food is presented well it ought to be Super Tasty! :D
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