Dietitians of Canada

Mango Lassi

Makes 4 servings

This refreshing drink is a favorite at Indian restaurants. Now you can make it at home to serve with the spicy recipes in this book.

• Preparation time: 5 minutes

1. In blender, on high speed, blend mango, yogurt, milk, honey to taste and ice for 2 minutes or until smooth.

Mangoes

If you’ll be using the mango right away, be sure to buy a ripe one. Mangoes are ripe when they can be easily indented with your thumb. Avoid mangoes that are so ripe they feel mushy.

Mangoes have large, flat stones in the middle. It is a little tricky to remove the fruit, but if you follow these simple instructions, the task should be easier: Make an initial cut about 1/2 inch (1 cm) from the center and cut off a long slice of mango. Do the same on the other side. For each of these pieces, use a sharp knife to score the flesh in long lines, first lengthwise, then crossways, cutting almost through to the skin to create small cubes. Using a spoon, scoop cubes from skin. Peel the stone section, remove any flesh from the outside edges and cut into cubes.

© Simply Great Food. Dietitians of Canada. 2007. Published by Robert Rose Inc.