~164 cal · 5g protein · 29g carbs · 4g fat (estimated, per serving)
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Tall glass of thick yellow mango yogurt drink
🇮🇳 Punjab
Lassi is the yogurt drink of the Punjab, churned for centuries to cool the body against the northern heat. The mango version, made with sweet Alphonso pulp, became the beloved ambassador of Indian restaurants worldwide — thick, fragrant, and gently spiced with cardamom.
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🥕 Vegetarian
🌱 Vegan
🌾 Gluten-Free
🥛 Dairy-Free
🥜 Nut-Free
🥚 Egg-Free
Ingredients
Serves 4 —
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2 cups plain yogurt
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1.5 cups ripe mango pulp (Alphonso if you can)
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2-3 tbsp, to taste sugar or honey
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1/4 tsp ground cardamom
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a handful ice
Instructions
1
Blend the yogurt (or plant yogurt), mango, sugar, and cardamom until smooth.
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Add ice and blend again for a thick, frosty texture.
3
Taste and adjust sweetness.
4
Pour into tall glasses.
5
Dust with a little extra cardamom and serve cold.
Punjabi tradition.
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🌏 While it simmers — know your destination
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Punjab. Land of five rivers, tandoors, and generous vegetarian tables.
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India. A subcontinent where every state is its own food country.
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Asia. From street-cart woks to slow monastery kitchens.
The story behind this dish is up top — worth a read while the pot works.
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Richard Moore & Kelsey Tucker
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