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Creamy Mango Rose Cardamom Lassi Recipe Easy Homemade with Saffron and Honey

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A refreshing and creamy mango lassi infused with floral rose water, warm cardamom, and aromatic saffron, sweetened naturally with honey. This easy homemade drink is perfect for warm weather and offers a luxurious, soothing treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) ripe mango pulp (fresh or frozen, preferably Ataulfo or Alphonso mangoes)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain full-fat yogurt (Greek or Indian-style dahi recommended)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • A pinch (10-15 strands) saffron strands, soaked in warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (raw or organic, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) rose water (food-grade)
  • 3–4 green cardamom pods, crushed
  • 4–5 ice cubes (optional, for serving chilled)
  • Chopped pistachios or rose petals (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the saffron strands in a small bowl and pour in the warm milk (about ½ cup / 120 ml). Let it steep for 10 minutes to release color and aroma.
  2. Lightly crush the green cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon to release their essential oils.
  3. In a blender, combine the ripe mango pulp, plain yogurt, honey, rose water, the soaked saffron with its milk, and the crushed cardamom pods.
  4. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is creamy, frothy, and smooth with no lumps.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired. If too thick, add a splash of cold milk or water and blend briefly again.
  6. Serve immediately over ice cubes for an extra-cold drink or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with chopped pistachios or edible rose petals and serve with a straw.

Notes

Soak saffron in warm milk to unlock its color and aroma; avoid hot milk to prevent bitterness. Use fresh crushed cardamom pods for best flavor. Chill ingredients before blending for a naturally cold lassi. Adjust honey to taste depending on mango sweetness. For dairy-free version, substitute yogurt and milk with coconut yogurt and almond or oat milk.

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