Sweet Mango-Yogurt Cooler (Lassi)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 servings
2 cups plain yogurt, any kind
1 cup chopped fresh ripe mango or canned mango pulp
1/2 cup crushed ice or ice cubes, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon sugar
1 drop mango essence (optional)
1. Place the yogurt, mango, 1/2 cup ice, sugar, and mango essence in a blender and blend until frothy.
2. Divide into 2 glasses and serve cold over crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig, if desired.
You can find mango essence in Indian markets, and it's sometimes called mango-milk essence. It is very strong, so add carefully when using it. You can also make this recipe with nectarines, peaches, bananas, strawberries, or any other berries.
