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Mango Lassi

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We just returned from Malaysia where we spent our short vacation at our hometowns of Kuala Lumpur and Penang. It was real fun to get together with relatives and old friends, as well as pampering our tummies with our favourite local cuisines. But, sad to say, the quality for some of them had deteriorated and didn’t quite keep up to our expectation. Meanwhile, the food prices were marked higher than what we used to pay previously.

 

After coming back to Singapore, we stayed home most of the time as the weather has been unbearably hot and humid. To keep our body cool, we drink plenty of fluid everyday. One drink that we got hooked lately is mango lassi. It’s a seriously delicious, inexpensive and healthy pick-me-up which pleases both the eyes and the palate. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to make even younger kids (with an adult’s supervision) can do it. Just put fresh mangoes, yogurt, milk, ice cubes and a little honey into a blender and blend until smooth. In less than 10 seconds, Ta-Da! A creamy, nourishing and refreshing mango lassi is ready! This superfast and super good drink is a must to try when mango is in season. Now, it’s just the right timing! You can choose any variety you like (ranging from India, Malaysia, Thailand and very soon Pakistan) but make sure pick those that are meaty, sweet, fragrant, fully and less fibrous.

 

Mango Lassi, Yogurt Drink, Lassi, Food 4 Tots, Recipes for Toddlers, Food-4Tots

 

Mango can be eaten unripe or ripen. When ripen, it is naturally sweet. It’s rich in amino acids, vitamin C and E, flavonoids, beta carotene, niacin, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. Your child can gain many health benefits by eating mango, such as:

  • reduce risk of cancer
  • promote good eye sight
  • help in digestion
  • improve skin complexion
  • help in anemia
  • boost memory
  • good for gaining weight – maybe not for me, hehe!

(Read more: Lifemojo).

 

If you are looking for something cool to beat the heat, this drink is definitely healthier choice than commercial packet drink or soft drink. It’s also a simple and practical way to help your picky eaters enjoy the goodness of mango, milk and yoghurt all in one go.

Father’s Day falls on this coming Sunday. Join me and let’s toss with this mango lassi drink wishing all the wonderful dads “A Happy Father’s Day”.

 

>> Click on PAGE 2 BELOW for Mango Lassi Recipe.

 

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37 Comments

  1. I remember trying a Mango Lassi for the first time. My eyes nearly popped out of my head it was so smooth and creamy and fruity….and so beautiful. I haven’t had one in a long time but I do love them! Welcome home from your trip and I hear you about the heat and humidity!

  2. MaryMoh says:

    Visiting family back home is always best. Now I miss home 🙁 I always love lasso. Your mango lassi looks irresistible. Love your presentation…..so cute!

  3. Delicious and I loved your photos! Mango is really good for us, eat more mango!

  4. Joanne says:

    I would eat mangoes evy day if they were less expensive. Love this drink.

  5. Ling says:

    Ahhh! Such enticing photos 😀 You have a talent for food photography!

    This is an easy drink to make indeed. I shall queue this recipe on my to-do-list.

    Thanks for sharing again 😀

  6. Alice says:

    Oh dear! I love Mango lassi to bits… I had one during my previous trip to Singapore at an Indian restaurant and it was simply refreshing! By looking at your photos now made me drooling…!

  7. I LOVE MANGO LASSI!!!!! I’m now super thirsty looking at these pictures. Hope you had nice time in KL and Penang. 🙂

  8. Alice says:

    Ow! I love this healthy drink, especially in this hot hot hot Spore!

  9. wokandspoon says:

    I love mangos. Wish they were cheaper over here! I would be addicted to this mango lassi!

  10. food-4tots says:

    Zoe: Besides drinking the lassi, my son loves playing with the mini flags too. 😉

  11. noobcook says:

    what a wonderful tropical delight to beat the heat!

  12. mycookinghut says:

    I love mango lassi too! It’s such a yummy drink that can easily get hooked!

  13. shia says:

    hi, just curious, what honey are u using?

    there are too many types of honey out there in the market, after contemplating for so long (months) i still haven’t got to purchasing yet.

    thanks 🙂

  14. shia says:

    thanks!

    what about manuka honey? ever consider it?

    what about organic honey?

    u have any idea? 😀 thanks

    • food-4tots says:

      Shia: Manuka and organic honey are more expensive. If your budget allows, go for it. But, I’m not sure which brand is good. So sorry about that. 😉

  15. shia says:

    yes indeed they are. hence i still ended up with nothing yet. has been lingering in my mind for months about introducing honey to ds. anyway, thank u very much for sharing =)

  16. shia says:

    he’s 30 months old. I’ve been procrastinating, couldn’t decide which honey to get hence dragged till now. 🙂

  17. Sara says:

    Can this drink be created with a variation of any fruit? For instance, can I replace the mango with a peach and still get a delicious beverage? I love mango but I currently only have peaches! But this sounds so delicious I have to try it!

  18. Ala says:

    I’m so glad I came across this on tastespotting! (And a bit behind in the game, it seems–I read the Father’s Day bit and thought for a crazy moment that I’d completely mistaken the date!) My roommate has bestowed her old blender upon me, and I can’t wait to continue going overboard (*cue diabolical laughter*) with it with this mango lassi. And your boxes are absolutely gorgeous!

    • food-4tots says:

      Ala: Thanks for dropping by!! So sorry to confuse you with a back-dated post. I’m sure you will going to love your new toy (old blender). Let’s this simple drink be your maiden attempt. 😉

  19. Sarah says:

    It looks like so yummyy!! Can’t wait to give to ms. I guess I need to wait a couple of months since he’s still 10. At least that what I got from this article about when to give honey to babies

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