(Image source from: Beat the heat with yummy Mango Lassi)

This summer, combine two summer favorites — ripe, juicy mangoes with cool, creamy lassi — to make a refreshing, fruity summer drink that you will love smacking. The ultimate summer cooler, this thick, creamy, luscious mango drink is your best weapon to beat the heat as the mercury shoots through the roof. So what are you waiting for. Grab your tall milkshake glasses and get making mango lassi at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chilled and roughly chopped mangoes

• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt, chilled (thick but not Greek style yogurt)

• 1/2 cup chilled milk

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (or more depending on how sweet your mangoes are)

• 4 to 5 pods cardamom, powdered

• Chopped pistachios for garnishing (optional)

Instructions:

• Whizz all the ingredients except the pistachios in a blender, until smooth and frothy.

• Pour into chilled glasses and top with chopped pistachios.

AW: Suchorita Choudhury