Mango Lassi (Beat the Heat recipe I)

If I want to make something I've never made before, but have eaten, I usually read several recipes and then make up my own version. I try to approximate what I saw as the most common ingredients to all of the recipes I consulted. I adjust as need be (i.e. using sugar substitutes) and include what I like the best (cardamom).

Mango Lassi is a delicious drink from India which is very easy to prepare. Here are some of the recipes I consulted before preparing it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mangolassi_74038

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lassi#Mango_lassi

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jamie-oliver/mango-lassi-recipe/index.html

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/mango_lassi/

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mango-lassi-ii/Detail.aspx

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mango-Lassi-107038

I put the mangoes in the refrigerator beforehand so I didn’t have to add ice.

It was basically 1 yellow/champagne mango, sugar or splenda to taste, and a ¼ cup of plain yogurt. I sprinkled cardamom on top. This made for a rather thick blend. I might add a bit of whole milk next time to thin the liquid.

Yum!