Mango Amla Yogurt Lassi

This lassi blends ripe mango and plain yogurt with amla powder and a touch of cardamom for a cold, tangy, tropical drink. It tastes bright and slightly tart, with the mango's sweetness balancing amla's natural sourness. Amla's tartness is a natural fit for a fruit lassi, where yogurt and mango give it something sweet and creamy to sit against.

At a Glance

• Yield: 2 small servings
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Featured botanical: Amla

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup ripe mango, fresh or frozen
• 1/2 cup cold water or milk
• 1 teaspoon NutriBotanix Amla Powder
• 1–2 teaspoons honey, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• Tiny pinch salt
• Ice, optional

Method

1. Add everything to a blender.
2. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or liquid depending on the tartness of the mango and amla.
4. Serve cold.

Why This Combination Works

Amla is naturally tart and astringent on its own. Rather than masking that, mango and yogurt work alongside it — the fruit's sweetness and the yogurt's creaminess give the tartness somewhere to land, while cardamom ties the whole thing together with a light floral note.

Variations

Pineapple may be substituted for mango.

Explore the Ingredient

Shop Amla Powder. Learn more: Amla Quick Guide.

Related Recipes & Rituals

For another way to enjoy amla, try Simple Amla Honey Drink.