After one too many Acai bowls I started to think about what I could make at home that would be just as satisfying. Which is how the Mango Lassi bowl was born!
I like to use the Naan the Wiser granola recipe for the granola I use as the base of this. The nuts and flavour just work beautifully with the lassi! In saying this however, any granola will do as long as it’s one you like the taste of. I suggest a granola with different textures (so one with nuts, seeds and/or dried fruit) as this makes the dish more interesting.
Lassis are a drink that originated in the Indian Subcontinent. It’s a popular drink particularly during the hotter months. Typically, Lassi is a blend of yoghurt, milk, spices and sometimes fruit.
Mango lassi is one of my favourite beverages. It’s typically a blend of mango, yoghurt, milk and some spices. Given the yoghurt it’s quite soothing for my body which I find is important in the morning. Nothing worse then getting to work on an upset or irritated stomach!
The mango lassi bowl makes for one enticing breakfast. You get the smooth, creamy goodness of the mango lassi with the crunchy granola. It’s surprisingly filling too and keeps me going for most of the morning.
When choosing the mangoes, make sure you’re choosing one that is ripe as it has the perfect amount of sweetness. The best option is a mango that is both ripe and fresh! If your mangoes are too young, then they will be quite tart and you will need to increase the sugar you’re adding.
An alternative is to use canned mango pulp if you don’t have any ripe mangoes on hand. If you can get canned Alphonso mango, that’s the ideal!
I like to use almond milk for that extra nutty flavour in the lassi however, most other milks or milk substitutes are fine. I would caution using soy however, as the taste can be a little jarring.
That pinch of cardamom I add to my lassi just gives an extra boost and complexity in flavour.
Top your mango lassi bowl with some fresh fruit and pistachios for some extra jazz!
This does not keep as the granola gets very soggy! It’s best to enjoy at least 15 minutes after assembling.
Ingredients
Mango Lassi:
1 whole mango, flesh chopped
1 cup plain greek yoghurt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp ground green cardamom
1 tbl jaggery
Granola:
1 cup of granola of your choice
Toppings:
3 strands Saffron
¼ Cup Pistachios
½ Cup Fresh Fruit, in bite size pieces.
Method
1. In a medium sized bowl add the granola.
2. For the lassi, add all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 -2 minutes depending on how whipped you would like the consistency to be. Please note, the more you blend the lassi the fluffier the consistency of it.
3. Pour the lassi on top of the granola, stopping when you reach about 5mm below the top of the bowl.
4. When you’re ready to serve, top with the saffron, pistachios or some freshly cut fruit as desired.
Mango Lassi Smoothie Bowl
NaanTheWiserEquipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Mango Lassi
- 1 whole Mango flesh chopped
- 1 Cup Greek Yoghurt
- 1/2 Cup Milk Any type.
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1 tbl Jaggery
Granola
- 1 cup Granola of your choice
Topping
- 3 strands Saffron
- 1/4 cup Pistachios
- 1/2 cup Fresh Fruit in bite size pieces.
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl add the granola.
For the Lassi
- Add all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend for 1 -2 minutes depending on how whipped you would like the consistency to be. Please note, the more you blend the lassi the fluffier the consistency of it.
Smoothie Bowl
- Pour the lassi on top of the granola, stopping when you reach about 5mm below the top of the bowl.
- When you’re ready to serve, top with the saffron, pistachios and / or some freshly cut fruit as desired.