Mango lassi is a cold, thick yogurt drink made from full-fat yogurt, milk, and mango, with a pinch of cardamom. It is sweet and refreshing at the same time: the mango provides colour and a rich, floral fruit flavour, while the yogurt adds a mild tanginess that balances the sweetness.

Lassi comes from Punjab, where it is enjoyed both sweet and salty, often with or after a hearty meal. Outside India, most people know it primarily as the mango version served in Indian restaurants, but it is also popular in India during mango season.

Elsewhere, canned mango pulp is the usual choice, made from Alphonso or Kesar mangoes, sweet, fragrant Indian varieties. This pulp is usually sweetened, so taste it before adding sugar. Blend only as long as necessary: the longer the blender runs, the thinner the yogurt will become.