Healthy Recipe, Mango Lassi

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is a five-day annual celebration in late October and early November, with festivities that include prayer, fairs, fireworks, gift-giving, and feasting. Whatever your heritage, it’s a great time to share a feast of Indian-inspired dishes with friends, whether prepared or picked up from a restaurant or market. And whatever the menu, a round of fresh-made lassis, the ubiquitous yogurt-based drink served at every Indian restaurant, would be a welcome treat. Serves 2.

Ingredients

1. 1 cup chopped very ripe fresh mango (or  frozen mango or canned mango pulp) very cold
2. 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, very cold
3. ½ cup milk (any kind), very cold, or more, as needed
4. A few dashes of ground cardamom, optional
5. 2 to 4 teaspoons honey or sugar, or to taste
6. Other optional flavorings: saffron, cinnamon, rose water, vanilla
7. Crushed pistachios or almonds for garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Place the mango, yogurt, milk, and a dash of cardamom (if using) in a blender and puree until smooth. Add honey or sugar to taste and blend in. 
2. If it’s too thick, thin with a little more milk. You can also add a dash of other flavorings if you wish. (The lassi may be made up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerated.) 
3. Pour into 2 glasses and sprinkle each with a pinch of cardamon and/or saffron threads or nuts if desired.

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