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Creamy Mango Lassi Smoothie Recipe Easy Homemade with Pistachio and Saffron

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A creamy, rich mango lassi smoothie infused with pistachio and saffron, offering a refreshing and indulgent tropical treat with a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (about 14 oz / 400g)
  • 1 cup (240ml) plain yogurt (full-fat Greek yogurt preferred, or dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt)
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole milk or almond milk)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
  • A pinch of saffron threads (about 10-12 threads), soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk for 5 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons shelled and roughly chopped pistachios (plus extra for garnish)
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 4–5 ice cubes
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place saffron threads in a small bowl and pour in 1 tablespoon (15ml) of warm milk. Let soak for 5 minutes to release color and aroma.
  2. Peel and chop ripe mangoes into chunks (about 14 oz / 400g).
  3. Roughly chop 2 tablespoons of pistachios, keeping some texture.
  4. Add chopped mangoes, yogurt, milk, sugar or honey, cardamom powder, soaked saffron with milk, and ice cubes into the blender jar.
  5. Blend on high for about 45 seconds to 1 minute until smooth and creamy with no large chunks.
  6. Add most of the chopped pistachios to the blender and pulse twice to incorporate without losing crunch.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness or chill with more ice cubes if desired. Blend briefly if additions are made.
  8. Pour into tall glasses and garnish with remaining chopped pistachios and a few saffron strands. Serve immediately.

Notes

Soak saffron in warm milk to release its full aroma and color. Blend pistachios last with a quick pulse to maintain crunch. Use ripe mangoes for best sweetness and creaminess. Adjust sweetness after blending. Use cold ingredients and ice cubes for a refreshing texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 24 hours and stir or re-blend before serving. Avoid freezing to prevent texture loss.

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