Indian
Cardamom Mango Yogurt Smoothie
A modern mango-lassi-inspired smoothie of ripe frozen mango, plain yogurt, milk, lime, cardamom, and a pinch of salt, blended thick with a fragrant, gently tart finish.
2 servings · 8 minutes prep
Ingredients
Mango and Dairy
- 3 cups frozen ripe mango chunks
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup cold whole milk
Balance
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground green cardamom
- a small pinch Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional, to taste
Directions
Layer the Blender
- Pour in the milk, then add the yogurt, lime juice, cardamom, and salt. Top with the frozen mango.
Puree Until Silky
- Pulse 5 times, then blend on high for 45-60 seconds, using the tamper if the blender provides one. Stop as soon as no fibrous mango pieces remain.
- Taste. Blend in the honey only if the mango needs it; add milk 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time only if the blades cannot maintain a vortex.
Pour and Drink
- Divide into two chilled glasses and serve immediately, while the mango is thick and the cardamom aroma is fresh.
