Mango Lassi

Nothing like a big glass of lassi on a hot summer afternoon. 'Lassi', as most of us know is a punjabi beverage which all the Indians love. I usually make sweet lassi, gulkand lassi, jeera buttermilk (yogurt drinks) to beat the summers in India. Months of April and May are hottest in India and this is the season for mangoes as well. Now that the temperatures are exceeding 40C, we definitely need  lot of coolants for our body. Curd/yogurt has the cooling properties our body require. Why not combine both mangoes and curd to make a perfect summer drink. I bet this can be a safe, healthy and tasty drink for this summer.

Ingredients

1 large ripe mango peeled, chopped

1/2 cup curd

1/4 cup milk

Honey/sugar to taste (I used honey)

Crushed ice

Mint for garnish (optional)

Method

Blend chopped mango to a smooth paste, add the remaining ingredients and blend together. Serve in a tall glass with a spring of mint and touch of love.

Note: 

• I have reserved a little mango pulp for that extra kick on top of lassi (as a garnish as well).
• If you like your lassi thick, you may avoid adding crushed ice and instead add frozen mango (freeze the chopped mango and add instead of ice during blending the ingredients)
• I like my lassi plain but you may always flavor your's with a hint of cardamom powder, rose water or a pinch of saffron.