Lassi is an Indian beverage prepared with fresh curd. Mango lassi is a very popular summer beverage. Curd and mango is a delicious combo and makes the lassi rich and yummy. What we need is fresh curd, sweet ripe mango, sugar and some cream.

Here I have used Padiri mango, a variety of mango found in some parts of Tamil Nadu to prepare Mango/Aam/Mampazham Lassi. Padiri mango has nice fragrance, rich taste and attractive colour.

Ripe Mango is known as  Mampazham (மாம்பழம்) in Tamil and as Aam in Hindi.

Ingredients

• Medium size mango (cut and fleshy parts extracted) – 2 no
• Fresh chilled creamy curd –  1 cup
• Sugar – quarter cup
• Low fat fresh cream – 2 tablespoon (optional)
• Cardamom powder – pinch (optional)
• Chilled water – as needed
• Salt – pinch

Method

• In a blender add mango, sugar and blend well.

• Now add curd, cardamom powder, salt, cream (keep some for garnishing), water and blend well; chill it in fridge.

• Before serving, pour in the glass and garnish with little cream.

• Serve delicious Mango/Aam/Mampazham Lassi.

Tips

• Quantity of sugar can be varied depending on the sweetness of mango.
• Quantity of water can be varied to suit the required consistency.